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Malignant systemic mastocytosis.

E K Abraham1, J Augustine, S Amma

  • 1Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

Indian Journal of Cancer
|December 1, 1992
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Malignant Systemic Mastocytosis is an extremely rare blood disorder. This case report details a patient with extensive mast cell infiltration in the spleen, liver, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Malignant Systemic Mastocytosis (MSM) is a rare hematologic neoplasm characterized by abnormal mast cell proliferation.
  • Fewer than 40 cases are documented in existing literature, highlighting its rarity.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old male presented with significant hepatosplenomegaly and abdominal lymphadenopathy.
  • A splenectomy specimen revealed extensive infiltration by typical and atypical mast cells.
  • Biopsies of the liver, abdominal lymph nodes, and bone marrow smears confirmed widespread mast cell infiltration.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination of spleen, liver, lymph nodes, and bone marrow demonstrated extensive mast cell infiltrates.
  • Special stains (non-specific esterase and chloracetate esterase) showed strong positivity for mast cells.

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  • Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies further characterized the mast cell infiltrates.

    • Implications:

    • This case contributes to the limited understanding of Malignant Systemic Mastocytosis.
    • Detailed pathological findings aid in the diagnosis and classification of rare mast cell neoplasms.
    • Further research into immunohistochemical and ultrastructural features may improve diagnostic accuracy for rare hematologic malignancies.