Blue rubber bleb nevus (Bean syndrome): evolution of four cases and clinical response to pharmacologic agents

Pediatr Dermatol. 1999 May-Jun;16(3):222-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.1999.00065.x.

Abstract

Blue rubber bleb nevus (BRBN) syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by distinctive cutaneous and gastrointestinal vascular malformations. The latter may lead to bleeding complications. We followed four affected children for at least 5 years. The evolution of their disease and the value of pharmacologic agents (steroids, interferon) in the management of some of these patients are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Foot
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / pathology*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Nevus, Blue / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*