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Bullous mastocytosis in a 3-month-old infant.

Authors :
Asati, Dinesh Prasad
Tiwari, Anurag
Source :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal. Oct-Dec2014, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p497-500. 4p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Mastocytosis is a rare myeloid neoplasm characterized by abnormal proliferation and accumulation of mast cells in one or more organ systems including the skin, bone marrow, liver, spleen, lymph nodes and gastrointestinal tract. An infant presenting with bullous lesions is an even rarer clinical presentation of cutaneous mastocytosis. The symptoms and complications are mostly in proportion to the mast cell degranulation in tissues. Management is focused on preventing and treating this event. We report a three-month-old infant with bullous mastocytosis to enhance awareness about this rare diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22295178
Volume :
5
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99146840
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.142520