Seemongal-Dass Rajiv V, Seemongal-Dass Robin R, Singh Alyssa P, Conocchiari Diego A
Ophthalmology, Eyenet Ltd, Chaguanas, TTO.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 31;17(1):e78311. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78311. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Oculodermal melanocytosis, also known as Nevus of Ota, was extensively described in 1939 and is characterized by unilateral, irregular, bluish-black cutaneous pigmentation along the distribution of the ophthalmic and maxillary branches of the trigeminal nerve. This condition is non-hereditary and occurs more commonly in females. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first documented case of Nevus of Ota in Trinidad and Tobago, presenting in a 67-year-old female with characteristic pigmentation and no family history of similar conditions. The diagnosis was confirmed clinically, and the patient was counseled on potential ocular and dermatological complications. This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare dermatological conditions in diverse populations to facilitate timely diagnosis, appropriate management, and effective monitoring for potential complications.
眼皮肤黑素细胞增多症,又称太田痣,于1939年被广泛描述,其特征为沿三叉神经眼支和上颌支分布出现单侧、不规则的蓝黑色皮肤色素沉着。这种情况是非遗传性的,在女性中更为常见。据我们所知,我们报告了特立尼达和多巴哥首例有记录的太田痣病例,患者为一名67岁女性,有典型色素沉着且无类似疾病家族史。临床确诊后,向患者提供了有关潜在眼部和皮肤并发症的咨询。该病例凸显了在不同人群中识别罕见皮肤病以促进及时诊断、恰当管理和对潜在并发症进行有效监测的重要性。