Preferred Name

diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis
Synonyms

DCM

diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis

diffuse cutaneous maculopapulous mastocytosis

Definitions

Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis (DCM) is a rare form of cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) characterized by generalized erythroderma, various degrees of blistering, skin with a ''peau d'orange'' appearance and the accumulation of mast cells in the skin. At least two DCM variants are recognized, one with extreme blistering (Bullous DCM) and one with infiltrations (Pseudoxanthomatous DCM).

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0019315

altLabel

DCM

diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis

diffuse cutaneous maculopapulous mastocytosis

definition

Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis (DCM) is a rare form of cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) characterized by generalized erythroderma, various degrees of blistering, skin with a ''peau d'orange'' appearance and the accumulation of mast cells in the skin. At least two DCM variants are recognized, one with extreme blistering (Bullous DCM) and one with infiltrations (Pseudoxanthomatous DCM).

has_broad_synonym

DCM

has_exact_synonym

diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis

diffuse cutaneous maculopapulous mastocytosis

label

diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis

prefixIRI

MONDO:0019315

prefLabel

diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis

textual definition

Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis (DCM) is a rare form of cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) characterized by generalized erythroderma, various degrees of blistering, skin with a ''peau d'orange'' appearance and the accumulation of mast cells in the skin. At least two DCM variants are recognized, one with extreme blistering (Bullous DCM) and one with infiltrations (Pseudoxanthomatous DCM).

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0019023

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