Mastocytosis comprises a group of disorders, which are characterized by an accumulation of mast cells in the skin or in other organs. The study reflects the heterogenous clinical picture in adults as well as associated diagnostic difficulties, which was particularly evident in contrast to mastocytosis in childhood. Disease-related impairments in adults were of interindividual broad range. Symptomatic manifestation and food-associated complaints showed a stronger influence on quality of life than other, more objective factors.
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Mastocytosis comprises a group of disorders, which are characterized by an accumulation of mast cells in the skin or in other organs. The study reflects the heterogenous clinical picture in adults as well as associated diagnostic difficulties, which was particularly evident in contrast to mastocytosis in childhood. Disease-related impairments in adults were of interindividual broad range. Symptomatic manifestation and food-associated complaints showed a stronger influence on quality of life than...
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