ocular melanocytosis

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melanocytosis, ocular

A congenital, usually unilateral lesion, characterized by slate grey areas of increased pigmentation. The pigment is curiously not found in the conjunctival epithelium, but is located in the uvea, sclera and episcleral tissues. It may predispose the individual to uveal melanoma. Syn. congenital melanosis oculi. See naevus of Ota.

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