Mast cell sarcoma: Clinical management

Catherine R. Weiler, Joseph Butterfield

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Abstract

Mast cell sarcoma is a disorder that results in abnormal mast cells as identified by morphology, special stains, and in some publications, c-kit mutation analysis. It affects animal species such as canines more commonly than humans. In humans it is a very rare condition, with variable clinical presentation. There is no standard therapy for the disorder. It can affect any age group. It is occasionally associated with systemic mastocytosis and/or urticaria pigmentosa. The prognosis of mast cell sarcoma in published literature is very poor in humans.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)423-432
Number of pages10
JournalImmunology and Allergy Clinics of North America
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2014

Keywords

  • Clinical presentation of mast cell sarcoma
  • Mast cell sarcoma
  • Mastocytosis
  • Prognosis of mast cell sarcoma
  • Treatment of mast cell sarcoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

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