Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head in a young adult

Authors

  • Eulogio Masó Semanat Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico Docente “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso”, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Santiago de Cuba
  • Margarita Hernández Cunill Facultad de Medicina No. 1, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Santiago de Cuba
  • Cesar Irarragorri Dorado Hospital Infantil Sur Docente “Dr. Antonio María Béguez César”, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Santiago de Cuba

Keywords:

man, melanocytoma, melanotic injury, optic nerve, biomicroscopy, retinography, secondary health care.

Abstract

The case report of a 34 years patient that attended the retina service of “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso” Teaching General Hospital in Santiago de Cuba in April, 2012 is described. He had for 3 months approximately, progressive vision decrease in the left eye.  The results of the ophthalmologic and complementary tests confirmed the diagnosis of melanocytoma of the optic nerve head. 

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Published

2016-12-08

How to Cite

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Masó Semanat E, Hernández Cunill M, Irarragorri Dorado C. Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head in a young adult. MEDISAN [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 8 [cited 2025 Jun. 2];20(12). Available from: https://medisan.sld.cu/index.php/san/article/view/1217

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 12 (2016): MEDISAN

Section

Case Reports

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