Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome without cutaneous manifestations: A rare presentation of chronic anemia

• Published in: Journal of pediatric surgery case reports Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 70 - 72
• Main Authors: Robertson, Jason O, Kung, Vanderlene L, Utterson, Elizabeth C, White, Frances V, White, Andrew J, Vogel, Adam M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.02.2014
• Subjects: Blue rubber bleb nevus; Cutaneous manifestations; Gastrointestinal bleeding; Surgery; Gastrointestinal bleeding; Blue rubber bleb nevus; Cutaneous manifestations

Abstract Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by multifocal venous malformations that can result in bleeding and anemia. We describe an 11-year-old girl without cutaneous manifestations who presented with gastrointestinal bleeding from lesions incompletely iden...