Feb 1, 2012 · Choroidal nevi are benign melanocytic lesions of the posterior uvea. In the United States, their prevalence ranges from 4.6 percent to 7.9 percent in Caucasians. 1 By …

Case reports: A case of an amelanotic choroidal nevus and melanoma are presented. In Case 1, a 26-year-old white female was found to have a large amelanotic nevus in the right eye. After …

Another small benign-appearing choroidal nevus (arrow). Some nevi can have areas that appear nonpigmented or amelanotic, and others are mostly amelanotic and appear yellowish rather …

Nov 1, 2024 · A choroidal nevus is a benign melanocytic lesion within the choroid. These nevi are analogous to moles found on the skin and are often flat or minimally elevated with well-defined …

There’s such a thing as an amelanotic choroidal nevus, which simply means that the spot is very light in color. Both choroidal nevi and iris nevi are forms of uveal nevi. How common is this …

The differential diagnosis of amelanotic nevi of the choroid is discussed and includes amelanotic malignant melanoma, cavernous hemangioma of the choroid, metastatic cancer to the choroid, …

Oct 5, 2021 · Pigmentation can vary, and less commonly, lesions may be amelanotic. Additional clinical significance findings include the absence of drusen, subretinal fluid, orange pigment, …

The differential diagnosis of amelanotic nevi of the choroid is discussed and includes amelanotic malignant melanoma, cavernous hemangioma of the choroid, metastatic cancer to the choroid, …

A choroidal nevus is a well-circumscribed, benign melanocytic tumor that is managed by periodic observation. They typically appear as small (less than 2 mm thick, asymptomatic, and with …

Although it may be congenital, choroidal nevus is not typically observed in small children. It usually is first detected in adulthood and can be flat or minimally elevated and pigmented or …