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Alternate Names : Giant Nevus, Giant Hairy Nevus
Bathing Trunk Nevus | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
There is no known prevention for a bathing trunk nevus.
A bathing trunk nevus may develop into melanoma, a particularly serious form of skin cancer. The cosmetic appearance may cause psychosocial problems.
There are no risks to others.
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Bathing Trunk Nevus: Diagnosis & Tests
Bathing Trunk Nevus: Treatment & Monitoring
Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 10/01/01