2020
The utility and limitations of B- and T-cell gene rearrangement studies in evaluating lymphoproliferative disorders
Mendoza H, Tormey CA, Rinder HM, Howe JG, Siddon AJ. The utility and limitations of B- and T-cell gene rearrangement studies in evaluating lymphoproliferative disorders. Pathology 2020, 53: 157-165. PMID: 33358756, DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2020.09.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTCR gene rearrangement analysisGene rearrangement analysisPolymerase chain reactionRearrangement analysisLymphocyte populationsLymphoid malignanciesT-cell receptor gene rearrangement analysisT-cell gene rearrangement studiesTCR gene rearrangement patternsT cell populationsGene rearrangement studiesNext-generation sequencingGene rearrangement patternsLymphoproliferative disordersMonocytic Acute Myeloid Leukemias with KM2TA Translocations to Chromosome 17q that May Clinically Mimic Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Balbuena-Merle RI, Tormey CA, DiAdamo A, Rinder HM, Siddon AJ. Monocytic Acute Myeloid Leukemias with KM2TA Translocations to Chromosome 17q that May Clinically Mimic Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Lab Medicine 2020, 52: 290-296. PMID: 32984885, DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmaa078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGene RearrangementHumansKaryotypeLeukemia, Promyelocytic, AcuteTranslocation, GeneticTretinoinConceptsAcute promyelocytic leukemiaAcute myeloid leukemiaMyeloid leukemiaPromyelocytic leukemiaMonocytic acute myeloid leukemiaTrans retinoic acidClinical presentationPrognostic implicationsPrognostic significanceLaboratory pictureCorrect diagnosisDistinct chemotherapyLeukemiaLeukemic entitiesRetinoic acidGene translocationMonocytic differentiationChromosome 17qTranslocationChemotherapyDiagnosis
2019
DUSP22-IRF4 rearrangement in AIDS-associated ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Wang M, Kibbi N, Ring N, Siddon A, Foss F, Totonchy M. DUSP22-IRF4 rearrangement in AIDS-associated ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma. BMJ Case Reports 2019, 12: e230641. PMID: 31570354, PMCID: PMC6768350, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230641.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnaplastic large cell lymphomaPrimary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphomaSystemic anaplastic large cell lymphomaLarge cell lymphomaPoor prognosisSubcutaneous nodulesCell lymphomaGenetic testingALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphomaBrentuximab vedotin monotherapySetting of HIVHIV-negative patientsCases of AIDSAnaplastic lymphoma kinaseHIV/AIDSComplete remissionDiffuse lymphadenopathyDisease courseFavorable prognosisLymph nodesAggressive lymphomaLymphoproliferative disordersLymphoma kinaseLymphomaAIDS