Kumar Prajapati S, Jyotishi C, Vaghasiya D, Gupta R. A Novel Chromosomal Translocation t(X;10) in a Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patient Complicated by Subarachnoid Intraventricular Hemorrhage. Iranian Journal of Blood and Cancer 2025; 17 (4) :14-19
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1- Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Post Limda, Waghodia Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
2- Blood Cancer Institute, Surat, Gujarat, India.
3- Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Post Limda, Waghodia Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. & Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Post Limda, Waghodia Road, Gujarat, India. , reeshu.gupta25198@paruluniversity.ac.in
Abstract: (17 Views)
Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a malignancy of hematopoietic stem cells, seen rarely in children. Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is an uncommon but often fatal complication of AML, and its management is difficult because it requires balancing intensive chemotherapy with supportive care for bleeding.
Case Presentation: We report the case of an 11-year-old child with newly diagnosed AML who presented with fever, neurological deterioration, and respiratory distress, and was found to have subarachnoid intraventricular hemorrhage.
Cytogenetic Findings: Bone marrow karyotyping demonstrated a novel translocation involving chromosomes X and 10 with breakpoints at Xq13 and 10p11.2 or 46,XY,t(X;10)(q13;p11.2). This was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Other recurrent AML-associated abnormalities were not detected.
Clinical Course: The patient received antifibrinolytics, platelet support, anticonvulsants, and external ventricular drainage. Flow cytometry of bone marrow aspirate showed 85% blasts expressing CD34, CD117, HLA-DR, CD13, and CD33, consistent with AML. The patient developed refractory shock and cardiac arrest, and death occurred before leukemia-directed treatment could be initiated.
Conclusions: This case describes a rare cytogenetic abnormality in AML associated with IVH. A direct causal relationship cannot be inferred from a single report; however, documenting such rare findings adds to the body of knowledge and may help in future studies exploring genetic factors and clinical outcomes in AML.
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Genetics Received: 2025/10/26 | Accepted: 2025/12/7 | Published: 2025/12/30