Article
Indolent systemic mastocytosis with elevated serum tryptase, absence of skin lesions, and recurrent severe anaphylactoid episodes.
International archives of allergy and immunology - 1 Mar 2005
Florian Stefan, Krauth Maria-Theresa, Simonitsch-Klupp Ingrid, Sperr Wolfgang R, Fritsche-Polanz Robert, Sonneck Karoline, Födinger Manuela, Agis Hermine, Böhm Alexandra, Wimazal Friedrich, Horny Hans-Peter, Valent Peter
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In contrast to aggressive mastocytosis, patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) usually present with urticaria pigmentosa-like skin lesions. In those who lack skin lesions, mastocytosis is often overlooked or confused with endocrinologic, allergic, or other internal disorders. CASE REPORT AND RESULTS: We report on a 33-year-old male patient in whom severe hypotensive episodes occurred after...
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