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Case-control cohort study of patients' perceptions of disability in mastocytosis.
PloS one - 28 May 2008
Hermine Olivier, Lortholary Olivier, Leventhal Phillip S, Catteau Adeline, Soppelsa Frédérique, Baude Cedric, Cohen-Akenine Annick, Palmérini Fabienne, Hanssens Katia, Yang Ying, Sobol Hagay, Fraytag Sylvie, Ghez David, Suarez Felipe, Barete Stéphane, Casassus Philippe, Sans Beatrice, Arock Michel, Kinet Jean Pierre, Dubreuil Patrice, Moussy Alain
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Indolent forms of mastocytosis account for more than 90% of all cases, but the types and type and severity of symptoms and their impact on the quality of life have not been well studied. We therefore performed a case-control cohort study to examine self-reported disability and impact of symptoms on the quality of life in patients with mastocytosis. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: In 2004, 363...
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