Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is also known as Bean syndrome. It is a rare syndrome of venous malformations that arise in the skin and gastrointestinal tract. Patients present with multiple venous malformations in various organ systems including the liver, spleen, heart, eye, and central nervous system. Patients with blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome are at increased risk for gastrointestinal hemorrhage and severe iron deficiency anemia. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Gastroenterology, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, Hematology, Hematology (Blood, BM), Internal Medicine, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Surgery