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Alternate Names : Giant Nevus, Giant Hairy Nevus
Bathing Trunk Nevus | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
The healthcare provider can diagnose a bathing trunk nevus when he or she examines the characteristic birthmark. A biopsy may be done to determine if the cells have become cancerous.
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Bathing Trunk Nevus: Symptoms & Signs
Bathing Trunk Nevus: Prevention & Expectations
Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 10/01/01