MASTOCYTOSIS IN PREGNANCY

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MADENDAG I. C., Madendag Y., TARHAN I., ALTINKAYA S. O., DANISMAN N.

TAIWANESE JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, vol.49, no.2, pp.192-196, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 49 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2010
• Doi Number: 10.1016/s1028-4559(10)60040-x
• Journal Name: TAIWANESE JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.192-196
• Keywords: mastocytosis, pregnancy, premature labor
• Erciyes University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: Mastocytosis is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal accumulation of mast cells in various organs Clinical complaints include pruritus, cutaneous flushing, dyspepsia, and episodes of anaphylaxis, and are usually the result of local and systemic mast cell mediator release The triggers include a variety of factors including drugs, exercise, stress, anxiety, and temperature extremes