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ArticleAnnals of hematology2025

How to combine multiple tools for the genetic diagnosis work-up of pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Gloria Hidalgo-Gómez, Bárbara Tazón-Vega, Carlos Palacio, Silvia Saumell, Noemi Martínez-Morgado, Víctor Navarro, Laura Murillo, Pablo Velasco, Thais Murciano, Cristina Díaz de Heredia and 3 more

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Article in Annals of hematology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Gloria Hidalgo-GómezHematology Service, Experimental Hematology, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Bárbara Tazón-VegaHematology Service, Experimental Hematology, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Carlos PalacioHematology Service, Experimental Hematology, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Silvia SaumellHematology Service, Experimental Hematology, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Noemi Martínez-MorgadoHematology Service, Experimental Hematology, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Víctor NavarroOncology Data Science (ODysSey) Group, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Laura MurilloPediatric Oncology and Hematology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Pablo VelascoPediatric Oncology and Hematology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Thais MurcianoPediatric Oncology and Hematology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Cristina Díaz de HerediaPediatric Oncology and Hematology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Francesc BoschHematology Service, Experimental Hematology, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Gemma ArmengolUnit of Biological Anthropology, Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology, and Ecology, Faculty of Biosciences, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08193, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Margarita OrtegaHematology Service, Experimental Hematology, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain. margarita.ortega@vallhebron.cat.

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Abstract

This study investigated the importance of comprehensive genetic diagnosis in pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). We analyzed 175 B-ALL employing karyotyping, FISH, MLPA, targeted next-generation sequencing (t-NGS), and Optical Genome Mapping (OGM). This approach achieved an 83% classification rate, identifying 17 distinct genetic subtypes. Specifically, within B-other subtype, seven different subgroups were identified (ZNF384, IGH, DUX4, NUTM1 rearrangements, PAX5 alterations, PAX5 P80R, and IKZF1 N159Y). Secondary genetic alterations were observed, with copy number alterations (CNA) present in 60% of cases and mutations detected in 70.6%. While these alterations exhibited specific associations with certain genetic subtypes, CNAs did not appear to significantly impact the prognosis within these genetic groups. HeH, ETV6::RUNX1, ZNF384-r, and PAX5 P80R exhibited excellent outcomes, contrasting with the poor prognoses observed in KMT2A-r, hypodiploidy, and CRLF2-r (5-year overall OS were 50%, 50%, and 52%, respectively). These findings underscore the value of integrated genetic diagnostics for accurate subtyping, risk stratification, and guiding personalized treatment in pediatric B-ALL. Therefore, optimizing diagnostic workflows for routine clinical practice is crucial. Our study confirms the utility of conventional techniques (karyotyping and FISH), combined with t-NGS and OGM, for comprehensive genetic diagnosis.

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Genetic TestingPrecursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolDNA Copy Number VariationsFemaleHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansInfantIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceKaryotypingMaleMutationAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaB-otherGenetic diagnosisMultiple-technique approachPediatric ALL

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