... comprises a heterogenous group of disorders characterized by infiltration of bone marrow, skin, liver, spleen, lymph nodes and gastrointestinal tract by neoplastic mast cells. There is lack of data on the association of ASM with renal involvement, as kidney is not among the known organs affected by ASM...

... cells were Mast cells found between non metachromatic promyelocytes with strong Metachromasia NASDCl-esterase activity and completely enzymatically nega­ tive metachromatic segmented basophils. It is concluded that basophilic granulocytes like monocytes, neutrophils, and eosinophils derive from non...

.... Seven years later, urticaria pigmentosa developed with mast cell proliferation in skin and bone marrow and a low IgM level. In addition to skin biopsies, determination of histamine in blood and urine can supply valuable diagnostic information, especially in the more advanced cases. In systemic...

...Cem Akin Mast cell is a hematopoietic lineage dependent on Kit signaling for growth, differentiation, and survival. Mast cells are found in excessive numbers in tissues in a heterogeneous group of disorders collectively known as mastocytosis. Last decade has witnessed important advancements in our...