Full Description
In this issue of Immunology & Allergy Clinics, guest editor Dr. Cem Akin brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Mast Cell Disorders. Top experts in the field provide readers with information on the identification, management, and treatment of mast cell disorders and mastocytosis.
Contains 9 relevant, practice-oriented topics including drug and venom allergy in mastocytosis; quality of life in mastocytosis; effect of gender and special considerations for women in mastocytosis and anaphylaxis; management of mediator symptoms, allergy, and anaphylaxis in mastocytosis; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on mast cell disorders, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Contents
World Health Organization Classification and Diagnosis of Mastocytosis: Update 2023 and Future Perspectives
KIT Mutations and Other Genetic Defects in Mastocytosis: Implications for Disease Pathology and Targeted Therapies
Pediatric and Hereditary Mastocytosis
Management of Mediator Symptoms, Allergy, and Anaphylaxis in Mastocytosis
Drug and Venom Allergy in Mastocytosis
Gastrointestinal Disease in Mastocytosis
Management of Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis and Associated Myeloid Neoplasms
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Non-advanced Systemic Mastocytosis
Measuring Symptom Severity and Quality of Life in Mastocytosis
Effect of Gender and Special Considerations for Women in Mastocytosis and Anaphylaxis
Update on Mast Cell Proteases as Drug Targets
