Question
A child came with this dark colored expanding lesion on one side of the face since birth. What is the most likely long term complication for him in future.
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Cataract
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| B. |
Glaucoma
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| C. |
Malignant melanoma
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| D. |
Loss of vision
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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Nevus of Ota is a rare, benign condition with ↑ melanin in skin & eye. A key long-term complication is glaucoma, where ↑ melanin in the eye → ↑ pressure, damaging the optic nerve. This increases glaucoma risk, though not all with Nevus of Ota develop it. Risk factors include nevus size, location, & age.
