Mast cell leukemia
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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], Sogand Goudarzi, MD [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Mast cell blood cancer; Mast cell cancer; Mastocyte cancer; Mastocyte leukemia; Malignant mastocytosis; Mastocyte blood cancer; Basophilic leukemia
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Mast cell leukemia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
If left untreated, patients with mast cell leukemia may progress to develop weight loss, ascites, and bone abnormalities. Common complications of mast cell leukemia include hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and osteoporosis. Prognosis is generally poor, and the median survival time is less than six months.
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI| Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
References