Hematologic Neoplasm Associated with Down Syndrome - CISMeF
Hematologic Neoplasm Associated with Down SyndromeNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Hematologic Neoplasm Associated with Down Syndrome;
NCIt synonyms : Myeloid Proliferations Related to Down Syndrome; Myeloid Proliferations Associated with Down Syndrome; Myeloid Proliferation Associated with Down Syndrome;
NCIt definition : Hematologic neoplasms occurring in individuals with Down syndrome. There is an increased
risk of acute leukemias in both children and adults with Down syndrome. In particular,
the incidence of acute myeloid leukemia in Down syndrome children of less than five
years of age is particularly high, it is usually an acute megakaryoblastic leukemia,
and is associated with GATA1 gene mutation. This group of disorders also includes
the entity transient abnormal myelopoiesis which occurs in neonates and is associated
with GATA1 gene mutation.;