Woman with Giant Lesion in the Trunk
Journal Title: International Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The congenital melanocytic nevus is a type of melanocytic nevus found in infants at birth. This type of birthmark occurs in an estimated 1% of infants worldwide. It may be divided into the Small, medium-sized congenital nevocytic nevus and giant congenital melanocytic nevus also known as “Bathing trunk nevus,”. We report a case in a 42-year-old woman.
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BOUZIDI Hanae, Galouj Salim, MERNISSI Fatima Zahra
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