J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2006 Jun;47(6):996-999.
Cosmetic Repair of Nevus of Ota
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. eyeminerva@yahoo.co.kr
- 2Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Clinical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: To report a case of cosmetically successful treatment of nevus of Ota performed by scleral painting and scleral allograft transplantation.
METHODS
Scleral painting and allograft transplantation were done in a 28-year-old woman who had cosmetic problem due to nevus of Ota, and she was followed up for 5 months postoperatively.
RESULTS
The patient had no specific postoperative complication and was satisfied with the surgical results.
CONCLUSIONS
For patients of nevus of Ota who have not been treated successfully, scleral painting and allograft transplation can be an effective cosmetic treatment.
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