Diagnostic criteria and classification of mastocytosis: a consensus proposal
P Valent, HP Horny, L Escribano, BJ Longley, CY Li… - Leukemia research, 2001 - Elsevier
The term 'mastocytosis' denotes a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by
abnormal growth and accumulation of mast cells (MC) in one or more organ systems. Over
the last 20 years, there has been an evolution in accepted classification systems for this
disease. In light of such developments and novel useful markers, it seems appropriate now
to re-evaluate and update the classification of mastocytosis. Here, we propose criteria to
delineate categories of mastocytosis together with an updated consensus classification …
abnormal growth and accumulation of mast cells (MC) in one or more organ systems. Over
the last 20 years, there has been an evolution in accepted classification systems for this
disease. In light of such developments and novel useful markers, it seems appropriate now
to re-evaluate and update the classification of mastocytosis. Here, we propose criteria to
delineate categories of mastocytosis together with an updated consensus classification …
