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The melanocytoma of the optic disc is a deeply-pigmented tumor located on the optic nerve head. In contrast to malignant melanoma, it appears to occur in equal frequency in whites and non-whites. Histologically, it consists of deeply-pigmented plump nevus cells with benign characteristics. No treatment is usually necessary and the prognosis is excellent.
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Supported in part by the Retina Research and Development Foundation, Philadelphia, and the Lions Club of Pennsylvania.
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Shields, J.A. Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head: a review. Int Ophthalmol 1, 31–37 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00133275
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