Blastic bone lesions, a rare presentation of systemic mastocytosis

Authors

  • María del Mar Manchado-Reinoso Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Medicina Interna. Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9173-3685
  • Begoña Cortés-Rodríguez Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Medicina Interna. Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0822-4917
  • Rafael Ángel Fernández de la Puebla-Giménez Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Medicina Interna. Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a10n1a11

Keywords:

bone marrow diseases, systemic mastocytosis, tryptases, bone marrow examination

Abstract

Systemic mastocytosis (SM), a rare myeloid neoplasm, is characterized by the pathological proliferation of mast cells in various organs. The most common symptoms include anaphylaxis, urticaria, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and depression. However, SM may also present with uncommon manifestations, such as osteosclerotic lesions. Diagnosis is based on elevated serum tryptase and specific bone marrow alterations according to the World Health Organization criteria. We present the case of a 38-year-old male with systemic mastocytosis, initially presenting with bone pain, polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia, and osteosclerotic lesions. The diagnosis was confirmed through bone marrow biopsy, and the patient showed clinical improvement with sodium cromoglycate treatment.

 

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Published

2025-04-28

How to Cite

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Manchado-Reinoso M del M, Cortés-Rodríguez B, Fernández de la Puebla-Giménez R Ángel. Blastic bone lesions, a rare presentation of systemic mastocytosis. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2025 Apr. 28 [cited 2025 Apr. 30];10(1):35-8. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/1085