Mondo Description A clonal myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by the proliferation and accumulation of neoplastic mast cells in one or multiple organs or organ systems. It is a heterogeneous group of neoplasms, ranging from cutaneous proliferations which may regress spontaneously, to aggressive neoplasms associated with organ failure and short survival.
Uniprot Description A severe form of mastocytosis characterized by abnormal proliferation and accumulation of mast cells in several organs, resulting in a systemic disease that may affect bone, gastrointestinal tract, lymphatics, spleen, and liver. In some cases, it is associated with a clonal hematologic non-mast-cell lineage disease, such as a myelodysplastic or myeloproliferative disorder. It can also lead to mast cell leukemia, which carries a high risk of mortality.