Article: Bone Marrow Mastocytosis: A Diagnostic Challenge.
2021 Volume 10, Issue 7
Abstract: Bone marrow mastocytosis (BMM) represents a provisional, indolent subvariant of systemic mastocytosis (SM). Utilizing WHO criteria, BMM requires bone marrow (BM) involvement and the absence of mastocytosis skin lesions. BMM is characterized by male sex ... ...
Abstract | Bone marrow mastocytosis (BMM) represents a provisional, indolent subvariant of systemic mastocytosis (SM). Utilizing WHO criteria, BMM requires bone marrow (BM) involvement and the absence of mastocytosis skin lesions. BMM is characterized by male sex prevalence, a slight increase of serum tryptase levels, low BM mast cells (MC) burden, and an indolent clinical course. BMM shows a strong correlation with severe anaphylaxis, mainly due to an IgE-mediated allergy to bee or wasp venom and, less frequently, to unexplained (idiopathic) anaphylaxis. Furthermore, BMM is often associated with osteoporosis which could be the only presenting symptom of the disease. BMM is an undervalued disease as serum tryptase levels are not routinely measured in the presence of unexplained osteoporosis or anaphylaxis. Moreover, BMM patients are often symptom-free except for severe allergic reactions. These factors, along with typical low BM MCs infiltration, may contribute to physicians overlooking BMM diagnosis, especially in medical centers that lack appropriately sensitive diagnostic techniques. This review highlights the need for a correct diagnostic pathway to diagnose BMM in patients with suspected symptoms but lacking typical skin lesions, even in the case of normal serum tryptase levels. Early diagnosis may prevent potential life-threatening anaphylaxis or severe skeletal complications. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-04-01 |
Publishing country | Switzerland |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 2662592-1 |
ISSN | 2077-0383 |
ISSN | 2077-0383 |
DOI | 10.3390/jcm10071420 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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