systemic mastocytosis

Systemic Mastocytosis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Systemic mastocytosis is a type of blood disease in which a specific type of white blood cell, called a mast cell, grows in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. Normally, mast cells are part of the body’s immune system and help fight infections, but in systemic mastocytosis, these abnormal mast cells accumulate and build up in …
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What is mastocytosis?

Mastocytosis is a rare group of conditions characterized by an abnormal buildup of mast cells in various parts of the body. Mast cells are a type of immune cell that plays a crucial role in allergic reactions and inflammation. Normally, mast cells help protect your body from infections, but in mastocytosis, these cells become overactive …
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