Mastocytosis; Mastocytoma
Prevention
References
Habif TP. Urticaria and angioedema. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 6.
Metcalfe DD. Mastocytosis. In: Adkinson NF Jr, ed. Middleton’s Allergy: Principles and Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 60.
Images
Mastocytosis, diffuse cutaneous
Urticaria pigmentosa in the armpit
Dermatographism on the back
Dermatographism - close-up
Dermatographism on the arm
Urticaria pigmentosa on the chest
Urticaria pigmentosa - close-up
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Review Date: 10/10/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
