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Research Data from University of Florida Update Understanding of Mastocytosis (An Unusual Transition From Cutaneous To Systemic Mastocytosis In a Pediatric Patient).

Research Data from University of Florida Update Understanding of Mastocytosis (An Unusual Transition From Cutaneous To Systemic Mastocytosis In a Pediatric Patient).

Source :
Pediatrics Week; 2/2/2024, p1082-1082, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A recent report from the University of Florida discusses a case of an 8-month-old female who initially presented with cutaneous mastocytosis (CM), a condition where abnormal mast cells accumulate in the skin. However, at age 2.5 years, the patient's symptoms worsened and further testing revealed a diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis (SM), where mast cell accumulation occurs in other tissues as well. This case highlights the atypical transition from CM to SM in a pediatric patient. The researchers suggest that careful monitoring for signs of systemic involvement may be necessary in some pediatric patients with CM. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19442637
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pediatrics Week
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
175040337