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- Copyright (C) 1989 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- 605:
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible that the main title of the article (Blue Rubber Bleb
- Nevus) the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYM listing to find the
- alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
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- Bean Syndrome
-
- Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
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- Maffucci Syndrome
- Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
- Hemangioma
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section of this report.
-
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus is a very rare congenital blood vessel (vascular)
- disorder affecting the skin surface as well as the internal organs of the
- body. Multiple distinctive nodules composed of many blood vessels
- (hemangiomas) are the primary feature of this disorder. These rubbery skin
- hemangiomas are blister-like in appearance and vary in color, size, shape,
- number and site. They may be sensitive to the touch and are usually non-
- cancerous (benign).
-
- Symptoms
-
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus is characterized by soft elevated blue, blue-black or
- purplish-red swellings on the skin or just under the skin. The word NEVUS
- means birthmark, which indicates that some hemangiomas are usually present at
- birth. The nodules may be tender, contain blood and be easily compressed.
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) may occur in the surrounding areas.
- External hemangiomas are usually located on the upper arms or trunk.
- Internally, hemangiomas may be located in many different sites such as, the
- liver, lungs, spleen, gallbladder, kidney and skeletal muscles. Serious
- complications may accompany internal growths. When the gastrointestinal
- tract is affected uncontrolled bleeding may result in chronic anemia. If
- nevi are located in the brain, they may cause bleeding (hemorrhage) and
- increased intracranial pressure. There is generally an increased risk of
- internal hemorrhage as a result of rupture of these nevi.
-
- Causes
-
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (Human
- traits, including the classic genetic diseases, are the product of the
- interaction of two genes for that condition, one received from the father and
- one from the mother. In dominant disorders a single copy of the disease gene
- (received from either the mother or father) will be expressed "dominating"
- the other normal gene and resulting in appearance of the disease. The risk
- of transmitting the disorder from affected parent to offspring is fifty
- percent for each pregnancy regardless of the sex of the resulting child.)
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- Affected Population
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- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus affects males and females in equal numbers.
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- Related Disorders
-
- Symptoms of the following disorders can be similar to those of Blue Rubber
- Bleb Nevus. Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis.
-
- Maffucci Syndrome is characterized by multiple benign growths on the
- skin, cartilage and bones. The lesions appear at birth or shortly
- thereafter, but may not become evident for several years. The more commonly
- associated vascular lesions are; large growths containing blood-filled spaces
- due to dilation and thickening of the walls of the capillary loops
- (cavernous hemangiomas), small thick masses of capillaries (capillary
- hemangiomas), and dilation of the veins (phlebectasia). Patients with
- Maffucci Syndrome may develop associated malignancies especially
- chondrosarcomas. These malignancies develop from bone and soft tissue
- lesions. (For more information on this disorder, choose "Maffucci" as your
- search term in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Von Hippel-Lindau Disease is a hereditary disorder characterized by
- multiple focal tissue malformations called hamartomas. These growths may be
- found in the retina, brain, kidneys, adrenal glands, and other organs.
- Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness and failure of muscular
- coordination (ataxia). Chronic high blood pressure may also be present. The
- disorder may begin during young adulthood, but can appear as early as the age
- of eight. Bulges in the blood vessels (aneurysms) may develop which may form
- a nodule (angioma) that resembles a balloon. Benign tumors
- (pheochromocytomas) of the adrenal glands may be present as well, causing
- chronic high blood pressure, pounding heartbeat, headache, cold hands and
- feet, and excessive sweating. (For more information on this disorder, choose
- "Von Hippel-Lindau" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Treatment of Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus primarily involves surgical removal of
- the hemangioma. Carbon dioxide laser surgery is recommended for removal of
- external hemangiomas. Removal of internal hemangiomas usually requires,
- conventional surgery. Surgical resection may be recommended to treat growths
- in the gastrointestinal tract. Genetic counseling may be of benefit for
- patients and their families. Other treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through April
- 1989. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus, please contact:
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- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- Nevus Network
- 1400 S. Joyce St., #C1201
- Arlington VA 22202
- (703) 920-2349
- (405) 377-3403
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- Giant Congenital Pigmented Nevus Support Group
- 12 Twixt Hill Rd.
- Ridgefield, CT 06877
- (203) 438-3863
-
- Nevus Support Group
- 58 Necton Rd.
- Wheathampstead, Herts
- AL4 8AU England
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- The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
- Information Clearinghouse
- Box AMS
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 495-4484
-
- For genetic information and genetic counseling referrals:
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- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
- White Plains, NY 10605
- (914) 428-7100
-
- Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
- 35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 440
- Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- (800) 336-GENE
- (301) 652-5553
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- References
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- MENDELIAN INHERITANCE IN MAN 7th ed.: Victor A. McKusick; Johns Hopkins
- University Press, 1986, Pp. 105.
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- BLUE RUBBER BLEB NEVUS SYNDROME: REPORT OF A CASE. G. Nakagawara, et al.;
- Dis Colon Rectum (July-August, 1977, issue (20 (5)). Pp. 421-427.
-
- BLUE RUBBER BLEB NEVUS SYNDROME PRESENTING WITH RECURRENCES. K. S.
- Sandhu, et al.; Dig Dis Sci (February, 1987, issue 32 (2)). Pp. 214-219.
-
- CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT IN BLUE RUBBER BLEB NEVUS SYNDROME, S.
- Satya-Murti, et al., Arch Neurol (November, 1986, issue 43 (11)). Pp. 1184-
- 1186.
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