[Mastocytosis and pregnancy].

[cutaneous mastocytosis]

Mastocytosis is a rare disorder characterized by an accumulation of mastocytes in cutaneous and visceral tissues . In the presence of stimuli such as stress , pain , drug administration and cutaneous compression , it can ultimately lead to cardiovascular collapse . In women with mastocytosis , pregnancy monitoring and pain management in the peripartum period can be challenging and should involve a multidisciplinary approach . In this article , we discuss our ante partum care and intra partum management , as illustrated by three recent cases .