title: Characterization of chromosome 11 with a complex inversion and deletion in an AML [M2] using fluorescence in situ hybridization.
abstract: We report on a new case of AML [M2] where chromosome 11 was rearranged in a highly complex manner involving band 11q23. Routine G banding failed to identify the nature of this aberration which later was accomplished using whole chromosome 11-specific painting probe by the FISH technique. Chromosome 11 band q23 is frequently involved in reciprocal translocations with various chromosomes, but to have sole morbidity of such a complex nature is an atypical finding in AML [M2]. The band q23 of chromosome 11 involves the mixed lineage leukemia gene and rearrangement of this chromosomal region has been found in a variety of neoplasias. Henceforth, its precise identification has become imperative for classification of hematological malignancies and in turn to devise therapeutic strategies.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology/Oncology, New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Abdelaal
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Silver
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Macera
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Verma
mesh_terms: D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D002871:Chromosome Banding; D002872:Chromosome Deletion; D007446:Chromosome Inversion; D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D002880:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014960:X Chromosome