Shock of unknown origin--think of mastocytosis!

R K Gonera; W A Oranje; B H Wolffenbuttel

doi:10.1016/s0300-2977(96)00089-7

Shock of unknown origin--think of mastocytosis!

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

Authors

R K Gonera¹, W A Oranje, B H Wolffenbuttel

Affiliation

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Maastricht, Netherlands.

PMID: 9130840
DOI: 10.1016/s0300-2977(96)00089-7

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Mastocytosis / complications*
Mastocytosis / diagnosis
Mastocytosis / therapy
Middle Aged
Recurrence
Shock / diagnosis
Shock / etiology*
Shock / therapy