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Analysis of the clinical characteristics of bilateral nevus of Ota: A rare manifestation type
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Objective: To analyze the clinical data on bilateral nevus of Ota in patients examination and treatment at 108 Military central Hospital. Subject and method: A cross-sectional descriptive study of ota’s nevus was conducted by reviewing the clinical characteristics and photographs of thirty-three patients. Statistical analysis was used to compare outcomes and determine contributing factors. Result: More than 2 regions were involved in most patients (90.91%), the lesion was seen at less than 10 years in 24/33 patients (72.73%); two-thirds of these patients (25 of 33) had ocular or mucosal involvement. Conclusion: The clinical feature of Ota’s nevus is so complicated. Bilateral involvement is rare, the follow up dermatological and ophthalmic surveillance of patients with bilateral nevus of Ota is necessary.
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