Table 1. Classification of mast cells disorders.
MCDs type | Clinical entities |
Primary | Mastocytosis (cutaneous and systemic), monoclonal mast cell activation syndrome (MMAS), mast cell sarcoma, mast cell leukemia, mastocytoma |
Secondary | IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions, urticaria, angioedema, food and drug anaphylaxis, mast cell hyperplasia (owing to systemic diseases such as chronic infection or autoimmune disease) |
Idiopathic | MCAS, idiopathic anaphylaxis, chronic idiopathic urticaria/angioedema |