t(2;14)(q23;q32.3) as the sole abnormality in a patient with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (FAB-M4).
Cytogenetic analysis of bone marrow cells from a 53-year-old man with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (FAB-M4) revealed a t(2;14)(q23;q32.3) as the sole cytogenetic abnormality. This is the first report of a t(2;14)(q23;q32.3) as the sole abnormality in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (M-4). The findings are discussed in relation to the possible role of genes located at 2q23 in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.
Department of Laboratory Services, Wellington Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Columbano-Green
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Romain
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Carter
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PE
Crossen
D002883:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 14; D002889:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 2; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000235:genetics*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014178:Translocation, Genetic