Mast Cell Activation: When the Whole Is Greater than the Sum of Its Parts

17th September 2021

Dilawar Khokhar, Cem Akin (2020). This article discusses the complexity of diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) due to nonspecific symptoms, heterogeneity of presentation, and limitations to diagnostic criteria. It emphasizes the need for a systematic, evidence-based diagnostic approach to avoid misdiagnosis, unnecessary testing, and ineffective treatment.

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