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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

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  • Systemic mastocytosis (SM) is a rare myeloid neoplasm.
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in SM, often due to mediator release.
  • Rarely, GI symptoms may indicate organ infiltration by mast cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight diagnostic challenges in systemic mastocytosis presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • To emphasize the role of specific immunohistochemical stains and bone marrow biopsy in diagnosis.
  • To discuss the prognosis and management of systemic mastocytosis.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 53-year-old woman with abnormal liver function tests and GI symptoms.
  • Endoscopic biopsies with eosinophil density assessment and immunohistochemical staining for tryptase.
  • Bone marrow biopsy for definitive diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic biopsies revealed eosinophilia and a florid mast cell infiltrate.
  • Bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis.
  • The patient's presentation mimicked other GI disorders, underscoring diagnostic complexity.

Conclusions:

  • Systemic mastocytosis should be considered in patients with unexplained GI symptoms and abnormal liver function tests.
  • Immunohistochemistry (tryptase, CD117) and bone marrow biopsy are crucial for diagnosis.
  • Prognosis is generally good with supportive management, but aggressive disease may require cytoreductive therapy.