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Mastocytosis presenting as a skeletal disorder
J L Delsignore1, P M Dvoretsky, D G Hicks
1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Systemic mastocytosis involves mast cell proliferation affecting multiple organs. Unusual bone lesions in patients with systemic mastocytosis highlight the need for comprehensive evaluation of musculoskeletal findings.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Mastocytosis is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal mast cell proliferation.
- It can affect various organ systems, including the skin, bone, and gastrointestinal tract.
- Systemic mastocytosis (SM) symptoms arise from the release of vasoactive substances by mast cells.