Down syndrome preleukemia and leukemia - PubMed (original) (raw)

Down syndrome preleukemia and leukemia

Kelly W Maloney et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2015 Feb.

Abstract

Children with Down syndrome (DS) and acute leukemias acute have unique biological, cytogenetic, and intrinsic factors that affect their treatment and outcome. Myeloid leukemia of Down syndrome (ML-DS) is associated with high event-free survival (EFS) rates and frequently preceded by a preleukemia condition, the transient abnormal hematopoiesis (TAM) present at birth. For acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), their EFS and overall survival are poorer than non-DS ALL, it is important to enroll them on therapeutic trials, including relapse trials; investigate new agents that could potentially improve their leukemia-free survival; and strive to maximize the supportive care these patients need.

Keywords: B-ALL; Down syndrome; GATA1; Leukemia; Myeloid leukemia of Down syndrome; Preleukemia; Transient abnormal hematopoiesis/transient myeloproliferative disorder.

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