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ArticleCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2022

Philadelphia-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Characterization in a pediatric cohort in a referral center in Colombia.

Adriana Linares Ballesteros, Luz Karime Yunis, Johnny García, Nelson Aponte, Jessica Flechas, Cindy Martinez, Gloria Uribe, Edna Quintero, Angela Díaz, Carlos Pardo and 3 more

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Article in Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. [Recent advances in individualized treatment for pediatric high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia].Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Adriana Linares BallesterosPediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediátrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Luz Karime YunisServicios Médicos Yunis Turbay y Cía S.A.S. Instituto de Genética, Bogotá, Colombia.
Johnny GarcíaPediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediátrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Nelson ApontePediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediátrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Jessica FlechasPediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediátrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Cindy MartinezGrupo Oncohematología Pediátrica, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.ORCID 0000-0003-1756-6812
Gloria UribePediatric Pathology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediatrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Edna QuinteroPediatric Pathology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediatrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Angela DíazServicios Médicos Yunis Turbay y Cía S.A.S. Instituto de Genética, Bogotá, Colombia.
Carlos PardoPediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediátrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Isabel Cristina SarmientoGrupo Oncohematología Pediátrica, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Agustin ContrerasPediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, HOMI Fundación Hospital Pediátrico la Misericordia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Juan Jose YunisServicios Médicos Yunis Turbay y Cía S.A.S. Instituto de Genética, Bogotá, Colombia.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia · CO

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhiladelphia-like (Ph-like) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a subtype of pediatric leukemia with high risk factors and poor outcome. There are few reports of its prevalence in Latin America.

aimThis study evaluated the frequency and clinical and biological characteristics of Ph-like ALL in a pediatric cancer center in Colombia.

methodsThe Ph-like genetic profile was analyzed by a low-density array (LDA). Samples from patients with Ph-like ALL were analyzed by fluorescent in situ hybridization for cytokine receptor like factor 2 (CRLF2) and ABL proto-oncogene 1, non-receptor tyrosine kinase (ABL1) rearrangements. Copy number variations were assessed by multiplex ligation probe amplification.

resultsData from 121 patients were analyzed. Fifteen patients (12.4%) had Ph-like ALL, and these patients had significantly higher leukocyte counts at diagnosis and higher levels of minimal residual disease on days 15 and 33 of induction than patients without the Ph-like subtype. There were no significant differences in sex, age, or response to prednisone at day 8 between the two groups. CRLF2 rearrangements were identified in eight patients, and ABL1 rearrangements were identified in two patients. Other genetic alterations alone or in combination were identified in 77% of patients, including deletions in cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 2 A/B (46.2%), IKAROS family zinc finger 1 (38.3%), and paired box 5 (30.8%).

conclusionsPh-like ALL had a 12.4% prevalence in our cohort of patients with pediatric ALL. The identification of this group of patients has importance for risk stratification and future targeted therapy.

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Ikaros Transcription FactorPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaChildColombiaDNA Copy Number VariationsHumansIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceReferral and ConsultationIkaros Transcription Factoracute lymphoblastic leukemiaCDKN2A/BchildrenColombiaCRLF2ETV6HispanicIKZF1PAX5Ph-like

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