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Ocular melanosis (OM) is a blue-gray and/or brown lesion of the conjunctiva that can be separated into benign conjunctival epithelial melanosis (BCEM) and primary acquired melanosis (PAM), of which the latter is considered a risk factor for uveal melanoma. [1]
Nevus of Ota is a hyperpigmentation [3] that occurs on the face, most often appearing on the white of the eye. It also occurs on the forehead, nose, cheek, periorbital region, and temple. [4] It was first reported by Masao Ōta of Japan in 1939. [5]
An eye neoplasm is a tumor of the eye. [1] A rare type of tumor, [2] eye neoplasms can affect all parts of the eye, and can either be benign or malignant , in which case it is known as eye cancer. [3] Eye cancers can be primary (starts within the eye) or metastatic cancer (spread to the eye from another organ
Ocular melanoma symptoms. Hensley’s prognosis is excellent, says Bowen. The tumor is shrinking, which also means her retinal detachment will resolve by itself.
Melanosis, hyperpigmentation via increased melanin Ocular melanosis; Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, dark patches on the lips etc. Piebaldism, patchy absence of melanin-producing cells; Vitiligo, a skin condition which causes areas of the skin to lose its colour; Xanthochromism, an unusual yellow colouration in animals
Photos of melanoma. What does melanoma look like and is melanoma skin cancer (Callista Images / Getty Images stock) Melanoma symptoms and signs. Melanoma tumors tend to be black or brown, but can ...
Periorbital hyperpigmentation, also known as hereditary dark circles, is characterized by darker skin around the eyes caused by the presence of additional melanin.It is an extremely common hereditary human characteristic and is frequently found on individuals with dark skin.
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