Nevus of Ota (Nevus Fuscoceruleus Ophthalmomaxillaris, Oculodermal Melanocytosis)

• Figure 2.9 A: Becker’s nevus (Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz) B: Becker’s nevus C: Blue nevus (Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz) D: Nevus of Ota (Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)

  Onset either near birth or during puberty
• Most common in Asian population, mainly women
• Presents as unilateral, blue-gray macules typically involving V1 and V2 distribution of trigeminal nerve
• Most common extracutaneous sites: sclera > tympanum > nasal mucosa > pharynx > palate