Ronald C. Gentile, MD » Melanocytoma Case 2

Oct 5 2012 by Ronald C. Gentile, MD

Melanocytoma of the optic disc in a patient with diabetes. The elevated, black melanocytoma is seen impinging on the optic nerve with some unrelated nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. Patient had a corresponding inferior visual field defect.

Photographer: The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Department of Medical Imaging

Condition/keywords: melanocytoma, nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

Oct 5 2012 by Ronald C. Gentile, MD

Magnified photo of a melanocytoma of the optic disc. The elevated, black melanocytoma is seen impinging on the optic nerve with loss of the optic disc margins.

Photographer: The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Department of Medical Imaging

Condition/keywords: melanocytoma