Adult-onset mast cell activation syndrome following scombroid poisoning: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Mast cells are closely associated with epithelium, serving as sentinels responsible for the recognition of tissue injury and coordination of the initial inflammatory response. Upon detection of the injured cell content, mast cells then tailor the release of preformed and newly pr...

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Main Authors: Isabelle Brock, Nicole Eng, Anne Maitland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03190-w