Solitary Mastocytoma in Children: Case Report
M. Lakhrissi *
Pediatric Department IV, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Children's Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
F. Jabourik
Pediatric Department IV, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Children's Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
A. Bentahila
Pediatric Department IV, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Children's Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Mastocytoma, children, solitary, mastocytosis