Review papers The role of KIT gene mutations in pathogenesis of pediatric mastocytosis

• Main Authors: Joanna Dawicka (Author), Magdalena Lange (Author), Bartosz Wasąg (Author), Bogusław Nedoszytko (Author), Aleksandra Wilkowska (Author), Roman Nowicki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Termedia Publishing House, 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Mastocytosis is characterized by excessive proliferation and accumulation of mast cells in skin and/or other organs. Two forms of the disease, cutaneous and systemic mastocytosis, differ significantly in symptomatology and clinical course. KIT mutations play an important role in the pathogenesis of...