Argon plasma coagulation for blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome in a female infant.

Abstract

We report on the case of an 8-month-old baby with blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) presenting with recurrent bleeding from multiple haemangiomas in the colon and rectum. Treatment with Argon plasma coagulation resulted in long-term success. Our case is unique in that 1) it is the first documented case treated by argon plasma coagulation; 2) it is only the second case in the world literature with involvement of the genital tract; 3) it is the youngest patient treated endoscopically to date; 4) it is the endoscopically treated case with the longest follow-up; 5) it represents the second case of BRBNS reported from this part of the world; and 6) it expands the spectrum of mucosal lesions amenable to this new form of treatment. Argon plasma coagulation is a simple, inexpensive and effective treatment for selected lesions in BRBNS.

• Authors: W T Ng, C K Kong
• Journal: European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie (Eur J Pediatr Surg) Vol. 13 Issue 2 Pg. 137-9 (Apr 2003) ISSN: 0939-7248 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12776249 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Argon

Topics

• Argon
• Colonoscopy
• Female
• Hemangioma (surgery)
• Humans
• Infant
• Intestinal Neoplasms (surgery)
• Laser Coagulation
• Nevus, Blue (surgery)
• Rectal Neoplasms (surgery)
• Skin Neoplasms (surgery)
• Vulvar Neoplasms (surgery)