Neoplastic Process
malignant mastocytosis
Definitions related to malignant mastocytosis:
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(mast cell tumor, malignant) A malignant neoplasm composed of mast cells.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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A group of malignant mast cell disorders including aggressive systemic mastocytosis, mast cell leukemia, mast cell sarcoma, and systemic mastocytosis with an associated myeloid neoplasm. Individuals with advanced systemic mastocytosis have a reduced life expectancy, with median survival measured in months to years.NCIU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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