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Types of Mastocytosis

Mastocytosis: Types list

The list of types of Mastocytosis mentioned in various sources includes:

Types discussion:

The presence of too many mast cells, or mastocytosis, can occur in two forms - cutaneous (skin) and systemic (involves internal body organs). Cutaneous mastocytosis (CM), the most common form, occurs when mast cells increase in the skin. It is also called urticaria pigmentosa. CM mostly affects children. (Source: excerpt from Mastocytosis, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

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