Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome: A case report

G. Katsoras; N. Sfougkatakis; M. Moshou; A. Afroudakis; A. Grammatopoulos

Authors G. Katsoras, N. Sfougkatakis, M. Moshou, A. Afroudakis, A. Grammatopoulos.

Abstract

Blue R ubber Bleb N evus S yndrome (BRBNS) is a
rare disease associated with multiple venous malformations
in the skin, gastrointestinal tract and other internal
organs. Usually it presents with extensive haemorrhages
(hematemesis, melena, rectal bleeding), or iron deficiency
anemia (due to occult bleeding).