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t(9;22)

A
Philadelphia chromosome
CML
Some ALL (adults, poor prognosis)

Tx = imatinib

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t(8;14)

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Burkitt lymphoma
c-myc activation
Associated with EBV

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t(11;14)

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Mantle cell lymphoma

Cyclin D1 activation (promotes G1 –> S)

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t(14;18)

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Follicular lymphoma

Bcl-2 activation (stabilizes mitochondrial membrane so apoptosis cannot occur)

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t(15;17)

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M3 type of AML
Acute promyelocytic Leukemia

Tx = all-trans retinoic acid (induces maturation of blasts)

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t(12;21)

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B-ALL
Children
Good prognosis

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