t(6;9) in bone marrow cells in two patients with sarcoidosis and acute myeloid leukemia

Cancer Genet Cytogenet. 1989 Apr;38(2):297-300. doi: 10.1016/0165-4608(89)90671-7.

Abstract

A t(6;9) was seen in bone marrow aspirates from two patients with sarcoidosis who developed acute myeloid leukemia. This is a new observation not previously reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Marrow / ultrastructure*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / complications
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / genetics*
  • Male
  • Sarcoidosis / complications
  • Sarcoidosis / genetics*
  • Translocation, Genetic*