Table 2.
Summary of ocular and naevus findings of all naevi at presentation and of those 59 cases followed up at MEH.
| Ocular/nevus findings | All nevi (%) | Monitored nevi (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Left eye | 36 (47%) | 30 (51%) |
| Right eye | 41 (53%) | 29 (49%) |
| Iris colour | ||
| Blue | 9 (12%) | 8 (14%) |
| Green | 6 (8%) | 4 (7%) |
| Brown | 60 (78%) | 45 (76%) |
| Unknown | 2 (2%) | 2 (3%) |
| Naevus location | ||
| Bulbar | 74 (96%) | 56 (95%) |
| Caruncle | 3 (4%) | 3 (5%) |
| Quadrant | ||
| Temporal | 41 (53%) | 30 (51%) |
| Nasal | 32 (42%) | 26 (44%) |
| Superior | 4 (5%) | 3 (5%) |
| Inferior | 0 | 0 |
| Largest basal diameter, mean (range), mm | 4.8 (1.0–10) | 4.5 (1.0–7.8) |
| Colour | ||
| Brown | 44 (57%) | 33 (56%) |
| Tan | 3 (4%) | 3 (5%) |
| Amelanotic | 14 (18%) | 11 (19%) |
| Mixed | 16 (21%) | 12 (20%) |
| Cysts present | 63 (82%) | 49 (83%) |
| Feeder vessels present | 21 (27%) | 14 (24%) |
| Intrinsic vessels present | 24 (31%) | 18 (31%) |
| Hair present | 1 (1%) | 1 (1%) |
| Posterior margin touching limbus | 44 (57%) | 35 (59%) |