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Why do some of the new born babies will have blue spots on there body.
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Mongolian spots: Some babies are born with these blue spots. They mimic bruises and hence can be easily mistaken for child abuse and/ or serious hematlogical diseases. Hence a careful exam by pediatrician and notification in patients chart is necessary.
Answered 2/19/2013
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