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Query: UMLS:C0043352 (
xerostomia
)
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We present the case of woman in her 50s who developed numerous red-brown telangiectatic macules on her trunk and extremities, as well as persistent dry eyes and
dry mouth
. Skin biopsy was consistent with telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (TMEP). Serum
tryptase
was elevated suggesting systemic involvement. Anti-Ro and La were negative. ANA was positive. Salivary gland biopsy revealed a focus score of 3 and immunostains revealed infiltrates of aberrant CD117 positive mast cells. This case suggests a mechanistic role of mastocytosis in salivary compromise.
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PMID:Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans associated with a sicca complex. 2946 87
