Cutaneous mastocytosis. Getting beneath the skin of the issue: a case report
2009
Case Report on Cutaneous Mastocytosis in an Infant
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Tamhankar Parag M, Suvarna Jyoti, Deshmukh Chandrahas T
Primary Institution: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Conclusion
Urticaria pigmentosa is a rare cause of chronic urticaria in children, and prolonged treatment with antihistamines may be required for symptomatic relief.
Supporting Evidence
- The child presented with a generalized maculo-papular hyperpigmented pruritic rash.
- Skin biopsy showed plenty of spindle shaped mast cells infiltrating the dermis.
- Treatment led to subjective improvement of symptoms after about three months.
Takeaway
A baby had a skin condition that made her itchy and caused dark spots. Doctors helped her mom learn how to give her medicine to feel better.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made through clinical examination and skin biopsy, and treatment involved antihistamines.
Limitations
Special tests for severity and extent of involvement were not available.
Participant Demographics
An eleven-month-old girl.
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