Abstract
Nevus of Ota is a dermal melanocytosis, clinically localized
on skin that is innervated by the first and second branches of
the trigeminal nerve. It occurs almost entirely in Asian people.
This manifestation is rarely described in light-skinned
non-Asian persons. We present a case of bilateral Ota nevus in a
47-year-old light-skinned non-Asian woman.
Clinical synopsis
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A 47-year-old light-skinned non-Asian woman presented with
bilateral manifestations of nevus of Ota. The ocular
hyperpigmentation was present at birth and the skin lesions
appeared in early childhood. Clinically, flat blue-gray
pigmentation with an irregular border was present on the skin of
the lateral ocular areas. Bilaterally, the sclerae were also
involved. Nasal and oral mucosa were not affected.
Ophthalmologic examination showed no abnormalities. Audiometric
examination was within normal limits.
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