Review papers The role of KIT gene mutations in pathogenesis of pediatric mastocytosis
Mastocytosis is characterized by excessive proliferation and accumulation of mast 2005 buick century starter cells in skin and/or other organs.Two forms of the disease, cutaneous and systemic mastocytosis, differ significantly in symptomatology and clinical course.KIT mutations play an important role in the pathogenesis of the disease.The presence