Your dilemma, my identity: unusual immunogenetic profiles of pediatric B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2014 Jan-Mar;57(1):78-80. doi: 10.4103/0377-4929.130904.

Abstract

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is characterized by CD19 expression, which is one of the most important prerequisites, along with expression of CD10, CD22 and/or CD79a. Rearrangements involving MLL gene are seen in CD10- B-ALL (pro-B cell origin) and t(9;11)(p21;q23) is most commonly reported in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), where it is known to carry very good prognosis in pediatric AMLs and rarely in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We report a case of CD10+, CD19- pediatric ALL with rearrangements of MLL gene as a result of t(9;11)(p21;q23), thus conferring a very poor prognosis. The case emphasizes use of comprehensive panel of antibodies for flow cytometric immunophenotyping and cytogenetic correlation for correct diagnosis and prognostication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, CD19 / analysis
  • B-Lymphocytes / chemistry*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Gene Rearrangement*
  • Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase
  • Humans
  • Immunophenotyping
  • Leukemia, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Leukemia, B-Cell / genetics*
  • Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia Protein / genetics*
  • Neprilysin / analysis
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / diagnosis*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / genetics*

Substances

  • Antigens, CD19
  • KMT2A protein, human
  • Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia Protein
  • Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase
  • Neprilysin