Quiz
Vascular naevi – 10 cases

This quiz tests your skills in identifying ten different vascular naevi.

For each of the ten cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.

Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.

When you finish the quiz, you can download a certificate.

Case 4

Name the vascular naevus.

Blue rubber bleb naevus

What features distinguish this condition?

Venous malformations present as skin coloured or blue vascular birthmarks. They are present at birth and grow in proportion to the child's general growth. The blue rubber bleb naevus syndrome is a rare inherited tendency to form multiple compressible, rubbery, blue nodules. Similar lesions in the gastrointestinal tract may bleed resulting in anaemia or sudden death.

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