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What pain does mastocytosis cause?
People with systemic mastocytosis have bone and joint pain.
Mastocytosis comes in how many forms?
Mastocytosis comes in three forms.
Is anyone familiar with mastocytosis?
Yes I am familiar with mastocytosis. Val walusia@yahoo.com
Is systemic mastocytosis blood cancer?
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.
What do patients with systemic mastocytosis often develop?
Many patients with systemic mastocytosis also develop urticaria pigmentosa.
Are there other rashes that mimic mastocytosis rashes?
Yes, I am sure thre are some which last as long as a chronic systemic mastocytosis
I have mastocytosis and i was send for a bone marrow?
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.
Is mastocytosis inherited?
I believe it does in mine.
What is a diagnosis of mastocytosis based on?
A biopsy of the skin patches aids diagnosis. An elevated level of histamine in the urine or blood is also indicative of mastocytosis.
What disease has petechial rash and monocytosis?
Mastocytosis.
Is mastocytosis myeloid or lymphoid?
I believe it is myeloid.
What are the chances that systemic mastocytosis will develop from mastocytoma?
Mastocytoma and urticaria pigmentosa rarely if ever, develop into systemic mastocytosis, and both spontaneously improve over time.
