Knut Brockow, Rebekka Karolin Bent, Simon Schneider, Sophie Spies, Katja Kranen, Benedikt Hindelang, Zsuzsanna Kurgyis, Sigurd Broesby-Olsen, Tilo Biedermann, Clive E Grattan
BACKGROUND: Mastocytosis is characterized by an accumulation of clonal mast cells (MCs) in tissues such as the skin. Skin lesions in mastocytosis may be clinically subtle or heterogeneous, and giving the correct diagnosis can be difficult. METHODS: This study compiles personal experiences together with relevant literature, discussing possible obstacles encountered in diagnosing skin involvement in mastocytosis and cutaneous mastocytosis (CM). RESULTS: The nomenclature of the term "CM" is ambiguous...
January 11, 2024: Diagnostics