Posterior Segment
Choroidal Naevus
Also known as: choroidal naevus, choroidal nevus, pigmented choroidal lesion, flat choroidal lesion, drusen over naevus, ocular oncology monitoring
Clinical decision support only
OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.
Overview
Choroidal naevus is a typically benign pigmented choroidal lesion that requires documentation, risk-feature assessment, and monitoring or referral depending on suspicious features. The key clinical task is distinguishing a stable low-risk lesion from possible melanoma.
What OptoGuide™ covers for choroidal naevus
- Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting
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