Genetic heterogeneity of infant acute leukemias

Abstract

In this review we present current state of cytogenetic and molecular genetic diagnostics of various aberrations in infant acute leukemias together with our own experience in this field. A complex characteristic of acute leukemias was performed for both MLL-positive and MLL-negative patients. Genetic heterogeneity was shown. Common and rare cytogenetic and molecular genetic aberrations were presented.

Keywords

• infant acute leukemia
• cytogenetics
• molecular genetics