Open AccessSolitary Mastocytoma in Children: Case Report
Author(s) -
M. Lakhrissi,
F. Jabourik,
A. Bentahila
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of pediatric research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-2950
DOI - 10.9734/ajpr/2021/v6i330194
Subject(s) - mastocytoma , medicine , lesion , dermatology , spontaneous remission , pediatrics , surgery , pathology , alternative medicine , cancer research , tumor cells
Solitary mastocytoma is the most common form of mastocytosis in children. The main symptom is pruritus. The treatment is symptomatic and it’s based on Topical corticosteroids. The prognosis is good with possibility of spontaneous regression at adulthood. This case report is about a 7-month-old infant that presented with an erythromatous papular lesion on the left temple. The patient responded well to topical steroids and antihistamines.