Shock of unknown origin--think of mastocytosis!
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.
Gonera
R K
RK
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Oranje
W A
WA
Wolffenbuttel
B H
BH
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