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Congenital nevus on the abdomen
Congenital nevus on the abdomen
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Bathing trunk nevus

Alternative Names:
Congenital giant pigmented nevus; Giant hairy nevus

Symptoms:

The hallmark of this condition is a darkly pigmented lesion covering an extensive area of the trunk or extremities. The nevus may contain hair, and its surface texture may vary from smooth to warty and the color from brownish to bluish black.

Smaller lesions may exist near the margins of the primary lesion



Signs and tests:

All birthmarks should be evaluated by your health care provider. A biopsy of suspicious areas may be obtained for examination to determine if the cells have become cancerous. An MRI of the brain might be performed.



Review Date: 12/27/2002
Reviewed By: Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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