Cutaneous mastocytosis of adulthood

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 31.07.2023

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

S.u. Maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis (overview)

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Flat, oval or round, grayish-brown or reddish-brown spots, 0.1-0.5 cm in size. After firm brushing of the lesions, there is an urticarial reaction in the foci(Darier's sign); more rarely, subepidermal blistering. Frequently, an elevated dermographism can also be triggered. Initially weak, later stronger lesional pigmentation. The most frequent accompanying symptom is itching.

Special forms of cutaneous mastocytosis of adulthood:

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Mastocytosis patients show a high prevalence of anaphylaxis and are often diagnosed for the first time via these (Gülen T et al. 2017). Main triggers for anaphylaxis in adults are insect bites (19%), food (16%) and drugs (9%).

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Gülen T et al (2017) Risk Factor Analysis of Anaphylactic Reactions in Patients With Systemic Mastocytosis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 5:1248-1255.

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Last updated on: 31.07.2023

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer