[A rare motive for genetic counseling: the risk of leukemia: apropos of a familial form]

J Genet Hum. 1985 Dec;33(5):445-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Authors report one family with three cases of myeloblastic acute leukaemia in three generations. In this family, without chromosomal abnormalities (the only one possible laboratory examination), the risk is certainly increased, but it remains, fortunately, low.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Genetic Counseling*
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / genetics*
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Risk