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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome which is also known as BRBNS is a rare congenital vascular anomaly in which blood vessels do not develop normally especially in the gastrointestinal area. BRBNS shows characteristic blebs that are fluid-filled blisters as visible and well rounded lesions (nevus) .
Historical Perspective
Discovery
- Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) was first discovered by Gascoyen, in 1860.[1][2]
- The term Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) was given by William Bennet Bean, in 1958.[3]
References
- ↑ Martinez, Carlos Augusto Real; Rodrigues, Murilo Rocha; Sato, Daniela Tiemi; Silveira Júnior, Paulo Pedroso; Gama, Rafael Fernandes; Mattavelli, Christian Bornia; Pereira, José Aires (2014). "Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome as a Cause of Lower Digestive Bleeding". Case Reports in Surgery. 2014: 1–4. doi:10.1155/2014/683684. ISSN 2090-6900.
- ↑ Krishnappa, Amita; Padmini, Jeyachandran (2010). "Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome". Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology. 53 (1): 168. doi:10.4103/0377-4929.59219. ISSN 0377-4929.
- ↑ Fretzin, David F. (1965). "Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus". Archives of Internal Medicine. 116 (6): 924. doi:10.1001/archinte.1965.03870060122025. ISSN 0003-9926.