Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Mastocytosis; Mastocytoma
Symptoms
The main symptom is brownish lesions on skin. Rubbing the skin sore causes a hive-like bump. Younger children may develop a fluid-filled
The face may also become
In severe cases, the following symptoms may occur:
- Diarrhea
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Fainting (uncommon) - Headache
- Rapid heartbeat (
tachycardia )
Signs and tests
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Skin biopsy to confirm an increase in the number of mast cells - Urine histamine
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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Urticaria pigmentosa Treatment
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)
