Consistent presence of isochromosome 7q in hepatosplenic t γ/δ lymphoma: A new cytogenetic‐clinicopathologic entity

Chuan‐Cheng ‐C Wang, Hwei‐Fang ‐F Tien, Ming‐Tseh ‐T Lin, Ih‐Jen ‐J Su, Chiu‐Hwa ‐H Wang, Sou‐Ming ‐M Chuang, Ming‐Ching ‐C Shen, Chen‐Hui ‐H Liu

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Abstract

Peripheral T‐cell lymphoma (PTL), which is characterized by hepatosplenic presentation and the γ/δ T‐cell receptor (TCR) phenotype on the malignant cells, is a rare but distinct subtype of non‐Hodgkin's lymphomas. Little is known about the chromosomal changes in these lymphomas. We report the cytogenetic analysis of three patients who had neoplastic proliferation of T γ/δ cells in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver, but not in lymph nodes or skin. Isochromosome 7q and trisomy 8 were observed in all three patients. Isochromosome 7q as the sole abnormality has been previously reported in one patient with similar clinicopathologic features. It is suggested that i(7q) is a primary, nonrandom chromosomal abnormality in hepatosplenic T γ/δ PTL.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)161-164
Number of pages4
JournalGenes, Chromosomes and Cancer
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1995
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics
  • Cancer Research

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