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Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome: case report
Magaly Gemio Teixeira1, Marcos Vinicius Perini, Carlos Frederico S Marques
1Department of Gastroenterology, Division of Gastrosurgery and Coloproctology, Hospital das Clînicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Revista Do Hospital Das Clinicas
|July 8, 2003
Summary
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNs) can cause chronic anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding. Endoscopic evaluation and minimally invasive techniques like string-purse sutures are effective for managing BRBNs, preventing complications from blood transfusions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology
- Genetics
Background:
- Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNs) is a rare, benign vascular malformation disorder.
- BRBNs can manifest with chronic anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding due to intraluminal lesions.
Observation:
- A case of BRBNs in an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome virus (HIV) positive patient is presented.
- The patient presented with chronic anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding, necessitating investigation.
Findings:
- Endoscopy, including gastroscopy and enteroscopy via enterotomy, is crucial for diagnosing BRBNs.
- Minimally invasive techniques, such as string-purse sutures for smaller lesions, effectively managed bleeding and avoided extensive intestinal resection.
Implications:
- BRBNs should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained chronic anemia and GI bleeding.
- Early and aggressive management of BRBNs is vital to prevent complications, including those associated with blood transfusions.