Vitreous seeding associated with melanocytoma of the optic disc.
The authors describe an unusual case of melanocytoma of the optic disc associated with seeding of extracellular pigment or melanin-containing macrophages into the overlying vitreous. The possible mechanisms responsible for this clinical picture are discussed.
Lauritzen
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Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Augsburger
J J
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Timmes
J
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D000328:Adult; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009898:Optic Disk; D014822:Vitreous Body