Intrachromosomal Amplification of Chromosome 21 - CISMeF
Intrachromosomal Amplification of Chromosome 21NCIt concept
Preferred Label : Intrachromosomal Amplification of Chromosome 21;
NCIt related terms : iAMP21;
NCIt definition : A cytogenetic abnormality that refers to the allelic gain of an internal part of chromosome
21. It is a rare high-risk chromosomal abnormality that occurs in approximately 2-5%
of pediatric patients with B-cell precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This abnormality
has been associated with a poor outcome in patients treated by standard protocols.;