Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential - CISMeF
Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate PotentialNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential;
NCIt synonyms : CHIP;
NCIt definition : A term that refers to the presence of somatic mutations in bone marrow or peripheral
blood cells in individuals who may be cytopenic but do not have morphologic evidence
of hematologic neoplasia. Its prevalence rises with age and is found in approximately
10% of individuals aged 70 to 80. It is associated with an increased risk of hematologic
neoplasia. Mutations in the DNMT3A, TET2, or ASXL1 genes are usually identified. Approximately
10%-40% of individuals with age-related clonal hematopoiesis will progress to meet
the diagnostic criteria for clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential.;