because of its high estimated prevalence and the diagnostic challenge it presents.9,11,12 Review of the literature conveys thatflushing, pruritus, clotting or bleeding disorders, and dermatographism are the most prominent dermatologic symptoms in iMCAS. Future work should seek to continue to stratify analyses in such a way to compare patients with iMCAS to those with SM and other forms of MCAD in order to determine differences in underlying genetics and clinical presentation. Future studies of iMCAS patients with EDS-like phenotypes are also needed in order to gain further insight regarding the biochemical basis of co-occurring CT abnormalities. As iMCAS is identified with higher acuity, increased understanding of comorbidities and underlying pathophysiology will result and may contribute to the development of improved management of patients suffering.
DISCLOSURE
The authors have no relevant conflicts of interest.
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