BLUE RUBBER BLEB NEVUS SYNDROME WITH MANIFESTATIONS IN THE VULVA

The blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare vascular disorde r, manifesting with hemangiomas which are usually located in the gastr ointestinal tract and/or in the skin. These lesions can cause local, s ometimes severe bleedings or cosmetic problems. This report describes a young woman with BRBNS manifestations on the buttocks and in the vul va, the latter giving rise to symptoms specific to this location. The blood-filled blebs were successfully treated by argon laser. As far as we know, manifestations of this disease in the female genital tract h ave not previously been described.