FLT3/D835 mutation and inversion of chromosome 16 in leukemic transformation of myelofibrosis.

Eur J Intern Med · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present an atypical case of myelofibrosis developing into secondary leukemia FAB subtype M4, with inversion of chromosome 16, FLT3/D835 point mutation and diffuse osteolytic lesions accompanied by elevated TNF-alpha. The simultaneous occurrence of these mutations reflects the progressive association of genetic lesions developing into secondary leukemia with a relatively benign course.