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Mongolian Spot
Large, flat area on the back, buttocks, and less commonly the legs or shoulders, that contains extra pigment and looks similar to a bruise. About 90% of cases occur in dark skinned babies. These usually disappear after the first year, rarely lasting to adulthood.
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Date Last Modified: 08/28/2003 08:39