title: Shock of unknown origin--think of mastocytosis!
abstract: Shock of unknown origin may be due to mastocytosis, in which excessive release of mast cell mediators can cause severe systemic vasodilation. We describe a patient who experienced two life-threatening episodes of shock which appeared to be due to mastocytosis. Therapeutic options are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Maastricht, Netherlands.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Gonera
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Oranje
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Wolffenbuttel
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008415:Mastocytosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012769:Shock / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy