Al-Soufi Lina, Marashli Aya, HajBakri Rahaf Chukri, Al-Shehabi Zuheir
Department of Dermatology, National Hospital, Latakia.
Leen Medical Center.
Dermatol Reports. 2025 May 23;17(2). doi: 10.4081/dr.2024.10143. Epub 2024 Oct 23.
Cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) is a rare condition characterized by abnormal mast cell proliferation in the skin. We present the case of a 65-year-old man with recurrent urticaria-like rashes persisting for more than eight years. Despite multiple misdiagnoses as insect bites, examination and biopsy revealed mast cell infiltration. The patient's unique lifestyle, particularly his frequent seafood consumption, adds an intriguing dimension to the case. Treatment with systemic antihistamines and corticosteroids provided symptomatic relief, but long-term follow-up showed the persistence of clinical lesions, indicating that the treatment did not adequately address the underlying cause of the disease. A notable improvement in disease control was observed when the patient's diet was adjusted, suggesting a potential link between food and cutaneous mastocytosis. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis in Syria.
皮肤肥大细胞增多症(CM)是一种罕见的疾病,其特征是皮肤中肥大细胞异常增殖。我们报告一例65岁男性病例,其反复出现类似荨麻疹的皮疹,持续八年以上。尽管多次误诊为昆虫叮咬,但检查和活检显示有肥大细胞浸润。患者独特的生活方式,尤其是频繁食用海鲜,为该病例增添了有趣的一面。使用全身性抗组胺药和皮质类固醇进行治疗可缓解症状,但长期随访显示临床病变持续存在,这表明治疗未能充分解决疾病的根本原因。调整患者饮食后,疾病控制有显著改善,这表明食物与皮肤肥大细胞增多症之间可能存在联系。据我们所知,这是叙利亚首例有记录的斑丘疹性皮肤肥大细胞增多症病例。