Mast cell leukemia overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]

Overview

Mast cell leukemia

Historical Perspective

Mast cell leukemia was first described in 1906 by G. Joachim.

Classification

Mast cell leukemia may be classified into two categories based on prognosis.