Mast cell tumor overview
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Overview
A mast cell tumor is a type of tumor consisting of mast cells that is found in many species of animals. It refers to an accumulation or nodule of mast cells that resembles a tumor. Mastocytosis is a rare and heterogeneous disease characterized by the presence of excessive numbers of mast cells in various organs, mainly the skin and the bone marrow that manifests with an unusually broad spectrum of clinical and morphological appearances.
Classification
Based on the affected organ(s), mast cell tumor may be classified into either cutaneous mastocytosis or systemic mastocytosis. Mast cell tumor may be classified into seven subtypes based on WHO classification system.[1]
References
- ↑ Patnaik MM, Rindos M, Kouides PA, Tefferi A, Pardanani A (2007). "Systemic mastocytosis: a concise clinical and laboratory review". Arch Pathol Lab Med. 131 (5): 784–91. doi:10.1043/1543-2165(2007)131[784:SMACCA]2.0.CO;2. PMID 17488167.