Pseudoxanthomatous mastocytosis in a 2-month female infant

Abstract

Mastocytosis is a rare disease characterized by infiltration of mast cells in various tissues like skin, bone marrow, liver, spleen, and gastrointestinal tract. Here, we present a case report of diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis (pseudoxanthomatous type) in a neonate which is a rare presentation.

Keywords

• cd117 immunohistochemistry
• diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis
• flushing
• histopathology
• mast cells
• pseudoxanthomatous