Novel chromosomal translocations in multiple myeloma: t(13;16)(q14;q24) and t(1;15)(q10;q26)

Int J Lab Hematol. 2007 Jun;29(3):215-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-553X.2006.00837.x.

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant plasma cell disorder that involves multiple genetic abnormalities. Chimeric transcription factors, created by gene fusion as a result of chromosomal translocations, have been implicated in the pathogenesis of the disease. Here, we report the conventional cytogenetic analysis of a MM patient that showed a complex set of novel chromosomal rearrangements, including t(13;16)(q14;q24) and t(1;15)(q10;q26). This is probably the result of fusion of previously known genes, and would contribute to prognostic significance of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 1 / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 13 / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15 / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 16 / genetics*
  • Humans
  • In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / genetics*
  • Translocation, Genetic / genetics*