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Optic disc melanocytoma: a case report.

Giran Mannat¹, Sindhu Meenakshi¹, Naveen Kalra Navya¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.

Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology

|April 5, 2021

Summary

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Melanocytoma of the optic disc is a rare, benign eye lesion often mistaken for melanoma. This case highlights its distinct features, emphasizing lifelong monitoring over immediate treatment for accurate diagnosis and management.

Keywords:

benign ocular lesion choroidal melanoma melanocytoma

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Ophthalmology
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Melanocytoma of the optic disc is a rare benign ocular tumor.
It is frequently misdiagnosed as choroidal melanoma, a malignant condition.
Accurate differentiation is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Observation:

A 32-year-old male presented with itching in both eyes.
Fundoscopy revealed a classical optic disc melanocytoma.
Ancillary tests confirmed the diagnosis of melanocytoma.

Findings:

The patient's visual acuity was normal.
The optic disc melanocytoma showed no increase in size over a four-year follow-up period.
Key identifying features were highlighted to distinguish it from other conditions.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of recognizing melanocytoma of the optic disc.
It emphasizes that minimal active intervention, with lifelong follow-up, is appropriate for this benign lesion.
Differentiating melanocytoma from melanoma prevents unnecessary aggressive treatments and guides long-term patient care.