Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma with a novel t(2;6)(p23;p21.1)

Cancer Genet Cytogenet. 2008 Nov;187(1):39-42. doi: 10.1016/j.cancergencyto.2008.07.007.

Abstract

Chromosomal translocations are infrequently encountered in embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (E-RMS). Here, we present a case of an infant with a chest wall E-RMS in which t(2;6)(p23;p21.1) was detected. Despite the involvement of the 2p23 locus in the translocation, the tumor did not express ALK. The t(2;6)(p23;p21.1) is a novel finding in E-RMS that may provide insight into the pathogenesis of this relatively frequent childhood tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Chromosome Banding
  • Chromosome Mapping
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 2*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Karyotyping
  • Male
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / genetics*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / pathology
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / radiotherapy*
  • Translocation, Genetic / genetics*
  • Treatment Outcome