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Review
. 2024 Feb;24(2):53-62.
doi: 10.1007/s11882-024-01127-z. Epub 2024 Jan 31.

Cognitive Impairment and Depression in Mastocytosis: A Synthesis of the Literature

Jennifer Nicoloro-SantaBarbara  1   2 , Marzieh Majd  3   4 , Katherine E Burdick  3   4 , Victoria Dixon  5 , Matthew P Giannetti  4   6
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Review

Cognitive Impairment and Depression in Mastocytosis: A Synthesis of the Literature

Jennifer Nicoloro-SantaBarbara et al. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Symptoms of depression and cognitive dysfunction are commonly reported in mastocytosis. The aims of this review paper are to summarize the current literature on cognitive dysfunction and depressive symptoms, elucidate some of the mechanistic pathways underlying depressive symptoms in mastocytosis, identify gaps in the literature, and offer guidance for future research in this area.

Recent findings: The study of cognition and depression in mastocytosis is in its infancy and the methodological flaws of the current literature limit interpretability. There is preliminary evidence that some individuals with mastocytosis might experience mild deficits in memory. On average, depression symptom scores fell within the mild to moderate or sub-syndromal range. Regrettably, only one study utilized a standardized diagnostic instrument to assess major depressive disorder. The authors' tendency to inaccurately equate depressive symptoms with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder presents a notable issue. The prevalence of cognitive deficits and depression appears to be similar to other chronic illnesses. Future work needs to better characterize cognition and characterize "depression" in this population.

Keywords: Cognition; Major depressive disorder; Mastocytosis; Symptoms of depression.

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