Co-expression of two FAB-specific chromosome changes, t(15;17) and t(8;21), in a case of acute promyelocytic leukemia

Ann Hematol. 1996 Jun;72(6):375-7. doi: 10.1007/s002770050189.

Abstract

We describe a case of acute promyelocytic leukemia ANLL-M3 with association of t(15;17) and t(8;21) and various chromosomal aberrations. Clinically, immunologically, and morphologically, our patient fits the diagnosis of typical ANLL-M3. The co-existence of two specific FAB chromosomal translocations in a single leukemic clone is rare. The rarity of this association enhances the significance of this report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 8
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute / classification*
  • Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute / genetics*
  • Translocation, Genetic*