Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome

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Age

blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) are often apparent at birth or manifest in early childhood, but late onset, beyond midlife, has been reported. GI involvement usually becomes evident during early adulthood.

Race

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) has been reported in persons of all races,² although whites appear to be most frequently affected.

Frequency

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare disorder with only approximately 150 cases reported in the world's literature. Most cases are sporadic, but autosomal dominant inheritance has been reported.