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Mastocytosis, Systemic MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Mastocytosis, Systemic
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.450.565.465.750
C20.762.750.750
Unique ID
D034721
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D034721
Scope Note
A group of disorders caused by the abnormal proliferation of MAST CELLS in a variety of extracutaneous tissues including bone marrow, liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and gastrointestinal tract. Systemic mastocytosis is commonly seen in adults. These diseases are categorized on the basis of clinical features, pathologic findings, and prognosis.
Entry Term(s)
Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Systemic Mast-Cell Disease
Previous Indexing
Bone Marrow Diseases (1965-2002)
Mast Cells (1965-2002)
Public MeSH Note
2003
History Note
2003
Date Established
2003/01/01
Date of Entry
2002/07/02
Revision Date
2021/07/07
Mastocytosis, Systemic Preferred
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis Narrower
Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis Narrower
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