Definition: 'Diffuse Mastocytosis'
diffuse mastocytosis
Type: Term
Definitions:
1. infiltration of many organ systems by mast cells with varied clinical manifestations that can include fever, weight loss, flushing, bronchospasm, rhinorrhea, palpitations, dyspnea, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and hypotension.
Synonyms:
systemic mastocytosis
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