The blue rubber bleb [corrected] nevus syndrome

J Insur Med. 2009;41(1):67-71.

Abstract

The blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome, a rare condition characterized by lesions of the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and other parts of the body, can result in serious gastrointestinal bleeding and other adverse results and be challenging to manage. The clinical features and treatment of this rare disorder are reviewed here.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis*
  • Hemorrhoids / complications
  • Hemorrhoids / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nevus, Blue / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Syndrome