Idiopathic mast cell activation syndrome and radiation therapy: a case study, literature review, and discussion of mast cell disorders and radiotherapy

Abstract Background Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is classified as an idiopathic mast cell disorder where inconsistent or unknown triggers release inflammatory mediators and cause a constellation of symptoms. Studies demonstrate mast cells increase histamine, tryptase, and inflammatory cytoki...

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Main Authors: Robin E. Landy, William C. Stross, Jackson M. May, Tasneem A. Kaleem, Timothy D. Malouff, Mark R. Waddle, Laura A. Vallow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-019-1434-6