Heart transplantation in a patient with systemic mastocytosis

J Heart Lung Transplant. 2008 Jun;27(6):689-91. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2008.03.006.

Abstract

Systemic mastocytosis is a hematologic disorder characterized by mast-cell proliferation and organ infiltration. A variety of stimuli and drugs can cause severe anaphylaxis in these patients. We report the case of a female patient diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis and advanced dilated cardiomyopathy in whom a heart transplant was successfully performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Mastocytosis, Systemic / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Severity of Illness Index