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Mastocytosis, Systemic

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Definition: A group of disorders caused by the abnormal proliferation of MAST CELLS in a variety of extracutaneous tissues including bone marrow, liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and gastrointestinal tract. Systemic mastocytosis is commonly seen in adults. These diseases are categorized on the basis of clinical features, pathologic findings, and prognosis.     
Examples Leukemia, Mast-Cell 		Other names Systemic Mastocytosis, Indolent; Systemic Mastocytosis, Aggressive; Systemic Mastocytosis; Systemic Mastocytoses, Indolent; Systemic Mastocytoses, Aggressive; Systemic Mastocytoses; Systemic Mast-Cell Diseases; Systemic Mast Cell Disease; Mastocytosis, Indolent Systemic; Mastocytosis, Aggressive Systemic; Mastocytoses, Systemic; Mastocytoses, Indolent Systemic; Mastocytoses, Aggressive Systemic; Mast-Cell Diseases, Systemic; Mast-Cell Disease, Systemic; Indolent Systemic Mastocytoses; Aggressive Systemic Mastocytoses; Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis; Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis; Systemic Mast-Cell Disease

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