Mastocytosis
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Mastocytosis, a type of mast cell disease, is a rare disorder affecting both children and adults caused by the accumulation of functionally defective mast cells (also called mastocytes) and CD34+ mast cell precursors.[1]
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Mastocytosis | |
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Other names | Clonal bone marrow disorder |
Micrograph of mastocytosis. Skin biopsy. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Oncology, hematology |
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People affected by mastocytosis are susceptible to a variety of symptoms, including itching, hives, and anaphylactic shock, caused by the release of histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances from mast cells.[2]