RUNX1::RUNX1T1 Fusion in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia

A Description of Two Cases

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https://doi.org/10.21141/PJP.2023.02

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Pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, Next Generation Sequencing, RUNX1::RUNX1T1 fusion, Berlin-Frankfurt-Münster (BFM-87) protocol, AML 15 Medical Research Council protocol

Abstract

RUNX1::RUNX1T1 is a core-binding factor driving fusion gene which arises from t(8;21)(q22;q22). It is one of the most common chromosomal rearrangements  in both pediatric and adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with a reported incidence of 15% in children and young adults. There are few case reports documenting RUNX1::RUNX1T1 translocation in pediatric AML. Although this is generally associated with a favorable prognosis, we report two (2) cases of de novo pediatric AML in the Philippines harboring a RUNX1::RUNX1T1 translocation, one eventually relapsed while the other attained remission but succumbed to sepsis.

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Francisco Tria IV, Philippine Children’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines

St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines

Daphne Ang, Philippine Children’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines

St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines

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02/25/2023

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Jaime, J., Medalla, I. M., Tamayo, S. C., Pido, Q., Tria IV, F., Enriquez, M. L., … Ang, D. (2023). RUNX1::RUNX1T1 Fusion in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Description of Two Cases. PJP, 8(1), 42–48. https://doi.org/10.21141/PJP.2023.02