title: Systemic mastocytosis and mastocytosis-like syndrome: radiologic features of gastrointestinal manifestations.
abstract: Mastocytosis is a disorder of unknown etiology characterized by an abnormal proliferation of tissue mast cells, and/or by degranulation of abnormally behaving mast cells that show no proliferation, but release myriad active metabolites. This results in a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms that fluctuate considerably. The presently available diagnostic tests vary in their specificity and sensitivity. We have evaluated the role of radiologic studies in 78 confirmed cases of systemic mastocytosis and/or mastocytosis-like syndrome, including barium meal and small bowel follow-through (UGI-SBFT).
authors: Department of Pathology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.
authors: A C
authors: AC
authors: Johnson
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Johnson
authors: P D
authors: PD
authors: Lester
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Halter
authors: E
authors: E
authors: James
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001464:Barium; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008415:Mastocytosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D001464:Barium