Melanocytoma of the optic disc – a case report

Authors

  • H Sharma Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Lahan, Siraha
  • L R Puri Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Lahan, Siraha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6553

Keywords:

Optic disk melanocytoma, diminution of vision, fluorescein angiography

Abstract

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 malign

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6553

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2012; 4 (2): 323-325

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Published

2012-07-26

How to Cite

Sharma, H., & Puri, L. R. (2012). Melanocytoma of the optic disc – a case report. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 4(2), 323–325. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6553

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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