title: Systemic Mastocytosis.
abstract: Systemic mastocytosis is a rare clinical disorder characterized by the proliferation of mast cells, which are commonly in the skin but may be found in other body sites as well. Mast cells contain chemically active substances that, on release, produce symptoms associated with the disease. The intent of this review is to provide some insight into the clinical nature of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. woodward.timothy@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Woodward