Leukemia And Lymphoma Genetics/Biomarkers Flashcards
1
Q
Burkitt Lymphoma
A
8;14 translocation so c-Myc increased by Ig heavy chain
2
Q
CML
A
BCR-ABL hybrid
Also known as the Philadelphia chromosome
Seen in ALL as well but less common and poor prognosis if present
3
Q
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
A
11;14 translocation
Cyclin D1 amplified by Ig heavy chain
4
Q
Follicular Lymphoma
A
14;18 translocation
Bcl2 amplification by Ig heavy chain (apoptosis inhibitor)
5
Q
APL
A
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
15;17 translocation
Use all trans retinoic acid
6
Q
AML
A
Myeloperoxidase positive
7
Q
Hairy Cell Leukemia
A
TRAP positive
8
Q
ALL
A
Tdt+ and CD10+
9
Q
CLL
A
CD20 CD23 and CD5 positive even though B cells
Smudge cells on peripheral smear
Richter transformation to Lymphoma