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What is the typical prognosis for systemic mastocytosis?
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Systemic mastocytosis is only symptomatically treated. There is no known treatment that decreases the number of mast cells within tissue.
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What could cause swelling above and around just one eye?
mastocytosis
Can mastocytosis be transfered by exchanging saliva?
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How does systemic circulation work?
systemic circulation - BETWEEN the heart and lungs
Which of the two paths of blood circulation is shorter?
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Systemic-- Afflicting an entire body system or the body in general.
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I have mastocytosis and i was send for a bone marrow?
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Are there other rashes that mimic mastocytosis rashes?
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The cause of mastocytosis is unknown.
Mastocytosis comes in how many forms?
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Is anyone familiar with mastocytosis?
Yes I am familiar with mastocytosis. Val walusia@yahoo.com
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Catatonia usually responds quickly to medication interventions.
Is mastocytosis inherited?
I believe it does in mine.
