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Pigmented Nevus
A congenital pigmented or melanocytic nevus is a dark-colored, often hairy patch of skin that is present at birth.
A giant congenital nevus is smaller in infants and children, but it usually continues to grow with the child. A giant pigmented nevus is larger than 8 inches once it stops growing.
Alternative Names
Congenital giant pigmented nevus; Giant hairy nevus; Giant pigmented nevus; Bathing trunk nevus; Congenital melanocytic nevus - large
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A birthmark is a skin marking that is present at birth. Birthmarks include cafe-au-lait spots, moles, and mongolian spots.See also: Birthmarks -... Read more »
Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevusSymptomsEach type of birthmark has its own appearance:Cafe-au-lait... Read more »
Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevusPreventionThere is no known way to prevent birthmarks. A person with... Read more »
Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nevus sebaceous; Hairy nevus; Nevi; Mole; Cafe-au-lait spots; Congenital nevusTreatmentTreatment varies depending on the type of birthmark and... Read more »
Basal cell nevus syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Basal cell nevus syndrome is a group of defects, passed down through families, that involve the skin, nervous system, eyes, endocrine glands, and... Read more »
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