An unusual mastocytoma with massive eosinophilic infiltration: Identification with immunohistochemistry

Shir Hwa Ueng, Tseng Tong Kuo*

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Abstract

A cutaneous mastocytoma excised from a 6-month-old male infant was found to have unusual massive eosinophilic infiltrates. The mast cells were identified with the aid of immunohistochemistry with antibodies to tryptase and KIT protein (CD117). Massive eosinophilic infiltration in a cutaneous tumor could be a diagnostic clue of an eosinophil-rich mastocytoma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)475-477
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Dermatopathology
Volume26
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Eosinophilia
  • KIT protein (CD117)
  • Mastocytoma
  • Tryptase

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