Brandy D. Gunsolus, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, describes the manifestation of systemic mastocytosis in individuals based on skin tone and gender. Dr Gunsolus also provides insights for helping to ensure that patients receive an accurate diagnosis.
Distinguishing indolent from advanced systemic mastocytosis is notoriously complex, even for seasoned clinicians. To simplify diagnosis, researchers developed a mathematical model using basic lab values, achieving 93% predictive…
John M. Fahrenholz, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, discusses questions about nonadvanced systemic mastocytosis submitted by participants. Topics include triggers for mast cell activation, management strategies…
In an interview conducted at the 2024 Congress of the European Hematology Association in Madrid, Spain, Lindsay Rein, MD, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, provided insights…
Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm (SM-AHN) presents unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. In this Medscape-certified activity, experts discuss the complex patient journey, from delayed diagnosis to individualized…
Surgeon Commander VA Arun, INHS Asvini, Colaba, Mumbai, and Anil Handoo, MD, BLK-Max Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi, discuss systemic mastocytosis. They review classification and diagnostic criteria and the clinical…
In an interview conducted at the 2025 European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation Annual Meeting, Deepti Radia, MBBS, BSc, MRCPI, FRCPath, MSc Med Ed, Guy’s and St…