AML1 amplification in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Cancer Genet Cytogenet. 2003 Jan 1;140(1):58-61. doi: 10.1016/s0165-4608(02)00639-8.

Abstract

We report a case of de novo acute lymphoblastic leukemia with tandem amplification of the AML1 gene located in a chromosome marker that originated from chromosome 21 and a long event-free survival.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Asparaginase / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Chromosome Aberrations*
  • Chromosome Painting
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21 / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21 / ultrastructure
  • Core Binding Factor Alpha 2 Subunit
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics*
  • Daunorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Gene Amplification*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Proteins / genetics*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / drug therapy
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / genetics*
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins*
  • Remission Induction
  • Transcription Factors / genetics*
  • Vincristine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Core Binding Factor Alpha 2 Subunit
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins
  • RUNX1 protein, human
  • Transcription Factors
  • Vincristine
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisolone
  • Asparaginase
  • Daunorubicin

Supplementary concepts

  • PETHEMA ALL-96 protocol