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Case Reports
. 1997 Apr;50(4):165-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0300-2977(96)00089-7.

Shock of unknown origin--think of mastocytosis!

R K Gonera  1 , W A Oranje, B H Wolffenbuttel
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Shock of unknown origin--think of mastocytosis!

R K Gonera et al. Neth J Med. 1997 Apr.

Abstract

Shock of unknown origin may be due to mastocytosis, in which excessive release of mast cell mediators can cause severe systemic vasodilation. We describe a patient who experienced two life-threatening episodes of shock which appeared to be due to mastocytosis. Therapeutic options are discussed.

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