Case Report
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2011; 17(34): 3948-3952
Published online Sep 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i34.3948
Table 1 Systemic mastocytosis findings related to mast cell infiltration and proliferation (modified from Valent et al[3])
B symptoms (Borderline benign-be watchful)
Hepatomegaly
Splenomegaly
Lymphadenopathy
Hypercellular marrow
Mast cell infiltration in bone marrow > 30%
Serum tryptase levels > 200 ng/mL
C symptoms (Consider cytoreductive therapy)
Anemia (Hb < 10 g/dL)
Thrombocytopenia (< 100 000/mm3)
Neutropenia
Hepatopathy with ascites or portal hypertension
Splenomegaly with hypersplenism
Malabsorption with weight loss
Osteolysis with pathological bone fractures