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Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome: Presentation of a case and review of the literature

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Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by skin lesions caused by vascular malformations most frequently associated with lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, although rare, it can present with lesions in the central nervous system, thyroid, liver, spleen and lungs; common symptoms are: digestive tract bleeding and iron deficiency anemia. The main manifestation are skin lesions that are characterized by being button-like, with a bluish tint, covered by skin, called blue nevus with a rubbery consistency due to its rubber-like consistency. We present a case of Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome with involvement in the central nervous and gastrointestinal systems.

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Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

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SCImago Journal & Country Rank
FuenteRadiology Case Reports
Cuartil año de publicaciónNo disponible
Volumen16
Issue8
Páginas2003 - 2006
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