Deletion 6q as a recurrent chromosomal aberration in T-cell large granular lymphocyte leukemia

Cancer Genet Cytogenet. 2002 Nov;139(1):71-4. doi: 10.1016/s0165-4608(02)00605-2.

Abstract

T-cell large granular lymphocyte (T-LGL) leukemia is an uncommon disease, with limited information on karyotypic aberrations. No consistent chromosomal changes have thus far been described. We report two cases of T-LGL leukemia who presented with severe anemia. The LGL were CD3+, CD4-, CD8+, CD56-, and CD161-, with variable expression of CD94, CD158a, and CD158b, and had clonal T-cell receptor gene rearrangement. A deletion of the long arm of chromosome 6 was the sole aberration in both cases. This is the first report of a recurrent chromosomal aberration in T-LGL leukemia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, CD / genetics
  • Burkitt Lymphoma / genetics*
  • Chromosome Aberrations*
  • Chromosome Mapping
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6*
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping

Substances

  • Antigens, CD