Tracking melanocytomas of optic nerve

Authors

  • Diogo Vieira Centro de Referência em Oftalmologia (CEROF-UFG), Hospital das Clínicas da UFG (HC-UFG) Autor
  • Márcia Machado Instituto de Olhos de Goiânia Autor
  • José Rios Centro de Referência em Oftalmologia (CEROF-UFG), Hospital das Clínicas da UFG (HC-UFG) Autor
  • Marisa Figueiredo Instituto de Olhos de Goiânia Autor
  • João Nassaralla Instituto de Olhos de Goiânia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Universidade de Brasília (UnB) Autor

Keywords:

optical / Disc pathology, Neoplasms of the optical / nerve complications, Melanoma / differential diagnosis, Diagnostic imaging

Abstract

The optic disc melanocytoma is a benign tumor, with little predisposition to malignant transformation to melanoma. It is usually asymptomatic, but should be regularly assessed with tests, one of them being automated perimetry to be altered in 90% of cases. We report the case of a 61 years old man without previous diagnosis of melanocytoma of the optic disc. Discusses the importance of a differential diagnosis with melanoma and serial monitoring of the patient.

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Published

2014-09-01

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 2 (2014): Revista Goiana de Medicina

Section

CASE REPORT

How to Cite

1.
Vieira D, Machado M, Rios J, Figueiredo M, Nassaralla J. Tracking melanocytomas of optic nerve. Rev Goiana Med [Internet]. 2014 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];46(2):28-30. Available from: https://amg.org.br/osj/index.php/RGM/article/view/178