Nevus of Ota

Nevus of Ota
Other namesCongenital melanosis bulbi, nevus fuscoceruleus ophthalmomaxillaris, oculodermal melanocytosis,: 700  oculomucodermal melanocytosis
SpecialtyOncology 

Nevus of Ota is a hyperpigmentation 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.

It was first reported by Masao Ōta of Japan in 1939.

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