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Mastocytosis (say mass-toe-sigh-toe-sis) is the abnormal growth of mast cells in the body. Mast cells are part of the immune system, which helps protect your body against infection. The most common form of mastocytosis is when mast cells accumulate on the skin, causing reddish-brown spots or bumps.In rare cases, mastocytosis can affect other parts of the body, such as the stomach, the intestines and the bone marrow. Mastocytosis can occur in people of any age.he most common form of mastocytosis is when mast cells accumulate on the skin, causing reddish-brown spots or bumps. In rare cases, mastocytosis can affect other parts of the body, such as the stomach, the intestines and the bone marrow. Mastocytosis can occur in people of any age.
Systemic mastocytosis (mas-to-sy-TOE-sis) is a disorder caused by a genetic mutation that results in an excessive number of mast cells in your body. Mast cells normally help protect you from disease and aid in wound healing by releasing substances such as histamine and leukotrienes.f you reach the state of anaphylaxis, you can even also have symptoms such as: 1  breathing difficulties. 2  dizziness. 3  swollen eyes, lips, genitals, hands, feet and other areas (called angio-oedema). 4  itchy skin or nettle rash (hives). 5  a strange metallic taste in the mouth. 6  sore, red, itchy eyes. 7  changes in heart rate.