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Mast cells are tissue cells that are present in almost all organs.
Mast Cells produce and release several products. Heparin, serotonin, and histamine are some of the products. Mast cell disease also called Mastocytosis is a condition where there is an increased number of mast cells in various organs. This is an increase of mast cells in the skin. Symptoms can vary in patients.