Nevus of Ota is diagnosed clinically by physical exam that typically reveals unilateral hyperpigmented lesions within the V1/V2 trigeminal nerve distribution along the sclera, iris, …

Naevus of Ota, naevus of Ito and naevus of Hori are special melanocytic naevi that have a slate-brown or blue/grey colouring. They are forms of dermal melanocytosis in which naevus cells …

Jul 10, 2023 · Ocular dermal melanosis, also known as nevus of Ota or oculodermal melanocyte, is benign melanosis that involves the distribution of the trigeminal nerve, mainly the ophthalmic …

Mar 3, 2018 · Nevus of Ota is a type of dermal melanocytosis (excessive melanocytes in the tissues) that causes the hyperpigmentation of an eye and the surrounding area. It often takes …

Nevus of Ota is caused by the entrapment of melanocytes in the upper third of the dermis. It is found only on the face, most commonly unilaterally, rarely bilaterally and involves the first two …

May 20, 2024 · Nevus of Ota is a bluish or brownish pigment around or inside the eye. Learn more about what causes it, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.

What is a Nevus of Ota? Dr. Finger describes the particular nevus, as well as its associated symptoms, method of diagnosis, and treatment options.

Nevus of Ota is usually a unilateral, patchy dermal melanosis that affects the skin of the face along the distribution of the ophthalmic and maxillary divisions of the trigeminal nerve 1. Nevus …

Nevus of Ota, also known as oculodermal melanocytosis, is a skin condition that causes blue-gray pigmentation on the face. This rare condition is caused by an excess of melanocytes in the …

Mar 13, 2019 · Nevus of Ota usually presents between birth and 12 years of age as an area of macular blue-grey pigmentation. Lesions range in size from a few cm in diameter to lesions …