title: Vitreous seeding associated with melanocytoma of the optic disc.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lauritzen
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Augsburger
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Timmes
mesh_terms: 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