The Prognostic Significance of Mast Cell Count in Soft Tissue Sarcomas

• Published in: International journal of surgical pathology Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 141 - 148
• Main Authors: Zhang, Paul J., Kobos, Jozef W., Brooks, John J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thousand Oaks, CA SAGE Publications 01.07.1999; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: mast cell count; sarcoma; Giemsa stain; prognosis

Mast cells (MC) are known to play an important role in IgE-dependent allergic reaction, host defense against parasite infestation, local hemostasis, inflammation, and angiogenesis. The significance of MC in tumor surveillance has been studied with conflicting results. The presence of MC in tumor has...