Systemic mastocytosis with diffuse cutaneous involvement and haematological disease presenting in utero treated unsuccessfully with vincristine

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2008 Jan;33(1):36-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2007.02555.x. Epub 2007 Nov 3.

Abstract

Mastocytosis is a disorder characterised by abnormal mast cell proliferation. The diverse spectrum of clinical presentations is dependent on the tissues and organs involved. We report a rare case of aggressive systemic mastocytosis presenting in utero with diffuse cutaneous involvement, and haematological abnormalities. There is little published evidence to guide treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / therapeutic use*
  • Ascites / etiology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Fetal Distress / etiology*
  • Fetal Distress / pathology
  • Hepatomegaly / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Mast Cells / pathology*
  • Mastocytosis, Systemic / complications
  • Mastocytosis, Systemic / drug therapy*
  • Mastocytosis, Systemic / pathology
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Splenomegaly / etiology
  • Treatment Failure
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Vincristine