Solitary mastocytoma in an infant - case report with review of literature.
Solitary mastocytoma in infants is an uncommon disease which is characterized by mast cell hyperplasia and release of mast cell mediators. The most common presentation is pruritus. The treatment of solitary mastocytoma is symptomatic. Cutaneous mastocytoma tend to resolve by adulthood.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Street 541, 505 E. 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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D001706:Biopsy; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004431:Ear, External; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012515:Mast-Cell Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous