Melanocytoma of the optic disc – a case report
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https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6553Keywords:
Optic disk melanocytoma, diminution of vision, fluorescein angiographyAbstract
Introduction: Melanocytoma of the optic disc is a benign lesion.
Objective: To describe a case of optic disc melanocytoma
Case: A 48-year old lady presented with gradual visual impairment associated with a floater. The right eye fundus examination showed a mass uniformly dark black in colour on the optic disc. The mass completely obscured the fluorescence on fluorescein angiography and was thus differentiated from malignant melanoma.
Conclusion: Optic disc melanocytoma can present with visual impairment and a floater. Fluorescein angiography can be useful to differentiate between malignDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6553
Nepal J Ophthalmol 2012; 4 (2): 323-325
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