The cause of mastocytosis is unknown.
The prognosis for systemic mastocytosis varies depending on the subtype and individual characteristics of the disease. Patients with aggressive forms of systemic mastocytosis may have a poorer prognosis compared to those with indolent forms. Regular monitoring and appropriate management by a healthcare team familiar with the condition can help improve outcomes.
Mastocytosis comes in three forms.
People with systemic mastocytosis have bone and joint pain.
Many patients with systemic mastocytosis also develop urticaria pigmentosa.
No. There is a rare form of leukemia which is caused by systemic mastocytosis but most of us with the disease will not get it.
Yes, I am sure thre are some which last as long as a chronic systemic mastocytosis
I believe it does in mine.
systemic mastocytosis is diagnosed via bone marrow biopsy. If mast cells are found in the bone marrow and you have another symptom that fits the criteria then you will be diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis. You can read more about it at www.tmsforacure.org.
A biopsy of the skin patches aids diagnosis. An elevated level of histamine in the urine or blood is also indicative of mastocytosis.
Mastocytosis.
I believe it is myeloid.