Mast Cell Disease

Synonyms

2

Overview

Mast cell disease is a disorder where excessive amounts of mast cells proliferate in organs such as the skin, liver, bone, spleen and gastrointestinal tract. Mast cells occur in connective tissue and defend the body against disease by releasing histamine to stimulate the immune system.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for mast cell disease includes the symptoms listed below:

• Itching
• Bone pain
• Muscle pain
• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea

Causes

Cancer

Blood disorders