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 the perioperative setting, diagnosis with consideration for hereditary alpha tryptasemia, and the optimal timing for the addition of avapritinib to the chosen therapies.
In an expert roundtable discussion, Matthew P. Giannetti, MD, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Mastocytosis Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Lauren M. Madigan, MD, University of Utah, University…
Systemic mastocytosis, a rare blood disorder, affects the entire body. There are many challenges associated with living with this systemic mastocytosis that are centered around reducing the frequency…
In an interview conducted at the 2024 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, Prithviraj Bose, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center,…
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…
In this detailed webinar on systemic mastocytosis, Dr. Miti introduces Professor Prithviraj Bose, an expert in the field, who discusses the complexities of diagnosing and managing systemic mastocytosis…
