Nevus of Ota

A macular lesion on the side of the FACE, involving the CONJUNCTIVA and EYELIDS, as well as the adjacent facial skin, SCLERA; OCULOMOTOR MUSCLES; and PERIOSTEUM. Histological features vary from those of a MONGOLIAN SPOT to those of a BLUE NEVUS.

Year introduced: 1991(1987)

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Tree Number(s): C04.557.665.560.615.585

MeSH Unique ID: D009507

Entry Terms:

• Ota's Nevus
• Nevus, Ota's
• Ota Nevus
• Otas Nevus

Previous Indexing:

• Nevus (1966-1986)
• Nevus, Pigmented (1966-1986)

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Diseases Category
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Nevi and Melanomas
Nevus
Nevus, Pigmented
Nevus of Ota