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Mastocytosis is caused by the clonal proliferation of erythrocytes.
Mastocytosis is caused by the clonal proliferation of erythrocytes.
False
Only a quarter of patients with mastocytosis report experiencing bone pains.
Only a quarter of patients with mastocytosis report experiencing bone pains.
True
Symptoms of mastocytosis can include flushing and sweating due to histamine release.
Symptoms of mastocytosis can include flushing and sweating due to histamine release.
True
Hepatosplenomegaly is a symptom commonly associated with mastocytosis.
Hepatosplenomegaly is a symptom commonly associated with mastocytosis.
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Mastocytosis primarily affects the skin with no impact on the skeleton.
Mastocytosis primarily affects the skin with no impact on the skeleton.
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Study Notes
Mastocytosis Overview
- Mastocytosis is a disease caused by the clonal proliferation of mast cells.
- Symptoms often include histamine-related effects like flushing, sweating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
- Bone pain is reported by about a quarter of patients.
- Skeletal involvement can be focal (typically in the spine) or widespread, with increased bone density.
- Other potential features are hepatosplenomegaly and lymph node enlargement (retroperitoneal, mesenteric, periportal).
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This quiz covers the essential information about mastocytosis, a disease marked by the proliferation of mast cells. Key symptoms such as flushing, pain, and skeletal involvement will be discussed, alongside other manifestations like hepatosplenomegaly. Test your knowledge on this complex condition!
