Bilateral Ota nevus in a 15 years old patient
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 4
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. The clinical manifestations are usually unilateral; only 5% of cases are bilateral. In this article, due to rarity of the case, a 15-year-old patient, who was diagnosed with bilateral ota nevus, without having any dermatological complaints other than cosmetic appearence and stains in her eyes and around was presented. Key words: Bilateral ota nevus, child, melanocytosis
Authors and Affiliations
Savaş Öztürk, Haydar Uçak, İlker Erden
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- EP ID EP87939
- DOI 10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2013.04.0357
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