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J Clin Pathol 32:31-34 doi:10.1136/jcp.32.1.31
  • Research Article

Fatal anaphylaxis in systemic mastocytosis.

Abstract

A 42-year-old woman died after an episode of anaphylaxis associated with a raised serum histamine level. A diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis was established, with lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly, not associated with the usually pre-existing skin lesions of urticaria pigmentosa.