Atlas of Ophthalmology

Congenital Ocular Melanocytosis

Congenital Ocular Melanocytosis
Congenital ocular melanocytosis is characterized by diffuse melanocytic hyperplasia of the the episclera and the uveal tract. It holds potential for the development of melanoma of uvea or orbit as well as glaucoma. Follow up is recommended
Lamia, Elewa, Prof. Dr. med., Cairo, Egypt
L81.9
Sclera -> Tumors, Neoplasma -> Benign
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