NCIt definition : A fusion gene that results from a chromosomal translocation t(12;16)(q13;p11) which
fuses either the first 5, 7 or 8 exons of the FUS gene with exon 2 of the DDIT3 gene.
This rearrangement is associated with myxoid liposarcoma.;
NCIt note : Nine different types of fusions between the genes FUS and DDIT3 have been reported.
(Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology);