Comparison of array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) to FISH and cytogenetics in prognostic evaluation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Autor: S.-T. Chen, D. Chang, A. S. Chang, R. Chen, M. K. Hibbard, T. S. Barry, C. Giudice, D. P. O’Malley
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: International Journal of Laboratory Hematology. 33:238-244
ISSN: 1751-5521
Popis: Summary Introduction: High-resolution array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) is a method of evaluating chromosomal alterations over the entire genome. We compared aCGH with routine cytogenetics and FISH in detecting genetic alterations in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Methods: Array comparative genomic hybridization testing was performed on 55 cases of CLL in addition to a standard panel of FISH probes (ATM on 11q22, trisomy 12, 13q14, p53 on 17p13). The frequency of detecting abnormalities was compared, and discordant results between methodologies were compared. Results: Fifty-five CLL cases [male to female ratio of 2.2:1 and a mean age of 71 (52–90)] were analyzed by both aCGH and FISH. This group of CLL cases showed genetic abnormalities by FISH (60%; 27/45). In contrast to FISH, aCGH detected genetic abnormalities in 82% (45/55) of CLL cases; aCGH identified genetic abnormalities not detected by FISH studies in 16% (7/45) of cases, whereas FISH identified abnormalities not detected by aCGH in only 7% (3/45) of cases. Rare recurring genetic alterations were detected by aCGH including losses in 6q, 8p, 10q, 14q32, and 18q and gains in 10q. Discussion: Our findings suggest aCGH is an effective technique for evaluating recurring genetic abnormalities in CLL and improves on standard FISH in detecting genetic abnormalities in CLL.
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