Article
Pediatric mastocytosis is a clonal disease associated with D816V and other activating c-KIT mutations.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Mar 2010
Bodemer Christine, Hermine Olivier, Palmérini Fabienne, Yang Ying, Grandpeix-Guyodo Catherine, Leventhal Phillip S, Hadj-Rabia Smail, Nasca Laurent, Georgin-Lavialle Sophie, Cohen-Akenine Annick, Launay Jean-Marie, Barete Stéphane, Feger Frédéric, Arock Michel, Catteau Benoît, Sans Beatrix, Stalder Jean François, Skowron Francois, Thomas Luc, Lorette Gérard, Plantin Patrice, Bordigoni Pierre, Lortholary Olivier, de Prost Yves, Moussy Alain, Sobol Hagay, Dubreuil Patrice
Abstract excerpt
Adult mastocytosis is an incurable clonal disease associated with c-KIT mutations, mostly in exon 17 (D816V). In contrast, pediatric mastocytosis often spontaneously regresses and is considered a reactive disease. Previous studies on childhood mastocytosis assessed only a few patients and focused...
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