Systemic Mastocytosis Presenting as Acute Appendicitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Systemic mastocytosis is characterized by abnormal growth and accumulation of mast cells in various organs. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common disease manifestations in this disease and can significantly impair the quality of life. Signs of GI systemic mastocytosis include steatorrhea, malabs...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2013-03-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Oncology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/350678 |