Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome pathophysiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

It is thought that [disease name] is the result of / is mediated by / is produced by / is caused by either [hypothesis 1], [hypothesis 2], or [hypothesis 3].

Pathophysiology

BRBNS is a venous malformation, formerly, though incorrectly, thought to be related to the hemangioma. It carries significant potential for serious or fatal bleeding. Lesions are most commonly found on the skin and in the small intestine and distal large bowel.