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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 branches of the trigeminal nerve. The sclera is involved in two-thirds of cases (causing an increased risk of glaucoma).
Similar to Nevus of Ota but occurring on shoulder and chest; blue in color Nevus of Ito also known as nevus fuscoceruleus acromiodeltoideus is a skin condition with similar features to the Nevus of Ota , but occurring in a different distribution.
Phakomatosis pigmentovascularis is a rare neurocutanous condition where there is coexistence of a capillary malformation (port-wine stain) with various melanocytic lesions, including dermal melanocytosis (Mongolian spots), nevus spilus, and nevus of Ota.
In 1937, he returned to Tokyo Imperial University. His interest in leprosy increased and he performed experimental works intended for the inoculation of leprosy which failed. In 1938 he first presented the case which was later named Nevus of Ota in 1939. [3] The Nevus of Ota is a birthmark, mostly seen in Mongoloid people.
Nevus of Ito and nevus of Ota: Congenital, flat brownish lesions on the face or shoulder. [20] Nevus of Ito. Mongolian spot: Congenital large, deep, bluish discoloration which generally disappears by puberty. It is named for its association with East Asian ethnic groups but is not limited to them. [21]
Nevus (pl.: nevi) is a nonspecific medical term for a visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa. [1] The term originates from nævus , which is Latin for " birthmark "; however, a nevus can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired.
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Nevocellular nevus; Nevocytic nevus; Nevoid melanosis; Nevus bleu; Nevus ceruleus; Nevus fuscoceruleus acromiodeltoideus; Nevus fuscoceruleus ophthalmomaxillaris; Nevus of Ito; Nevus of Ota; Nevus pigmentosus et pilosus; Nevus spilus; Nevus with architectural disorder; Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines