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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Acute myeloid leukaemia with DEK::NUP214 fusion}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Acute myeloid leukaemia with DEK::NUP214 fusion}}
 
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==Primary Author(s)*==
==Primary Author(s)*==
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==WHO Essential and Desirable Genetic Diagnostic Criteria==
==Related Terminology==
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Note: These are only the genetic/genomic criteria. Additional diagnostic criteria can be found in the [https://tumourclassification.iarc.who.int/home <u>WHO Classification of Tumours</u>].
==Related Terminology==
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|Acute myeloid leukaemia with t(6;9)(p22.3;q34.1)
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==Gene Rearrangements==
==Gene Rearrangements==
[[File:T(6;9)(p23;q34).png]]
[[File:T(6;9)(p23;q34).png]]


This AML subtype is classified based on the presence of a t(6;9)(p23;q34.1), which results in fusion of the 5’ portion of ''DEK'' at “6p23” (specifically 6p22.3[hg38]) and the 3’ portion of ''NUP214''(''CAN'') at “9q34.1” (specifically 9q34.13[hg38]).  The breakpoints are intronic, producing an in-frame fusion<ref>{{Cite journal|last=von Lindern|first=M.|last2=Fornerod|first2=M.|last3=van Baal|first3=S.|last4=Jaegle|first4=M.|last5=de Wit|first5=T.|last6=Buijs|first6=A.|last7=Grosveld|first7=G.|date=1992|title=The translocation (6;9), associated with a specific subtype of acute myeloid leukemia, results in the fusion of two genes, dek and can, and the expression of a chimeric, leukemia-specific dek-can mRNA|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1549122|journal=Molecular and Cellular Biology|volume=12|issue=4|pages=1687–1697|doi=10.1128/mcb.12.4.1687|issn=0270-7306|pmc=PMC369612|pmid=1549122}}</ref>.  The ''DEK''-''NUP214'' fusion present on the derivative chromosome 6 is considered the pathogenic entity as the reciprocal ''NUP214''-''DEK'' fusion on chromosome 9 does not appear to be transcribed<ref>{{Cite journal|last=von Lindern|first=M.|last2=Fornerod|first2=M.|last3=Soekarman|first3=N.|last4=van Baal|first4=S.|last5=Jaegle|first5=M.|last6=Hagemeijer|first6=A.|last7=Bootsma|first7=D.|last8=Grosveld|first8=G.|date=1992|title=Translocation t(6;9) in acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia results in the formation of a DEK-CAN fusion gene|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1308167|journal=Bailliere's Clinical Haematology|volume=5|issue=4|pages=857–879|doi=10.1016/s0950-3536(11)80049-1|issn=0950-3536|pmid=1308167}}</ref>.  Typically the ''DEK''-''NUP214'' fusion presents as the sole abnormality but can be part of a complex karyotype<ref name=":0">Arber DA, et al., (2017). Acute myeloid leukaemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities, in World Health Organization Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues, Revised 4th edition. Swerdlow SH, Campo E, Harris NL, Jaffe ES, Pileri SA, Stein H, Thiele J, Arber DA, Hasserjian RP, Le Beau MM, Orazi A, and Siebert R, Editors. IARC Press: Lyon, France, p137-138.</ref>.
This translocation has traditionally been associated with a poor prognosis in both adult and pediatric cases<ref name=":0" />.  Of note, a 2014 retrospective analysis suggests a better outcome for pediatric patients with this translocation than previously reported<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sandahl|first=Julie Damgaard|last2=Coenen|first2=Eva A.|last3=Forestier|first3=Erik|last4=Harbott|first4=Jochen|last5=Johansson|first5=Bertil|last6=Kerndrup|first6=Gitte|last7=Adachi|first7=Souichi|last8=Auvrignon|first8=Anne|last9=Beverloo|first9=H. Berna|date=2014|title=t(6;9)(p22;q34)/DEK-NUP214-rearranged pediatric myeloid leukemia: an international study of 62 patients|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24441146|journal=Haematologica|volume=99|issue=5|pages=865–872|doi=10.3324/haematol.2013.098517|issn=1592-8721|pmc=4008104|pmid=24441146}}</ref>.  Elevated white blood cell counts and higher bone marrow blast percentages are associated with shorter periods of overall survival and disease-free survival, respectively<ref name=":0" />.
Limited data suggests early allogeneic stem cell transplantation may be associated with better overall survival compared to patients without transplantation, suggesting accurate diagnosis for these patients is crucial<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Slovak|first=M. L.|last2=Gundacker|first2=H.|last3=Bloomfield|first3=C. D.|last4=Dewald|first4=G.|last5=Appelbaum|first5=F. R.|last6=Larson|first6=R. A.|last7=Tallman|first7=M. S.|last8=Bennett|first8=J. M.|last9=Stirewalt|first9=D. L.|date=2006|title=A retrospective study of 69 patients with t(6;9)(p23;q34) AML emphasizes the need for a prospective, multicenter initiative for rare 'poor prognosis' myeloid malignancies|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16628187|journal=Leukemia|volume=20|issue=7|pages=1295–1297|doi=10.1038/sj.leu.2404233|issn=0887-6924|pmid=16628187}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ishiyama|first=K.|last2=Takami|first2=A.|last3=Kanda|first3=Y.|last4=Nakao|first4=S.|last5=Hidaka|first5=M.|last6=Maeda|first6=T.|last7=Naoe|first7=T.|last8=Taniguchi|first8=S.|last9=Kawa|first9=K.|date=2012|title=Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia with t(6;9)(p23;q34) dramatically improves the patient prognosis: a matched-pair analysis|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21869835|journal=Leukemia|volume=26|issue=3|pages=461–464|doi=10.1038/leu.2011.229|issn=1476-5551|pmid=21869835}}</ref>.
The concurrent presence of FLT3-ITD does not appear to negatively impact survival in the pediatric population<ref name=":0" />.
Cases with the 6;9 translocation and <20% blasts are not currently classified as AML, which is controversial.  Such cases should have close follow-up to monitor for development of more definitive evidence of AML or may be treated as AML if clinically appropriate<ref name=":0" />.
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| ||''DEK::NUP214''||The pathogenic derivative is the der(6) resulting in fusion of 5’ ''DEK'' and 3’''NUP214''(''CAN'').||t(6;9)(p23;q34.1)
|''DEK''
|Rare (AML) - 0.7-1.8% of AML
|''DEK::NUP214''||The pathogenic derivative is the der(6) resulting in fusion of the proto-oncogene 5’ ''DEK'' and 3’''NUP214''(''CAN'').||t(6;9)(p23;q34.1)
|Rare (AML)
|D, P
|D, P
|Yes (WHO)
|Yes (WHO)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span>
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The t(6;9) is diagnostic of AML in the appropriate morphology and clinical context (add reference). This fusion is responsive to targeted therapy such as Imatinib (Gleevec) (add reference). ''DEK''::''NUP214'' is generally unfavorable in CML
*This AML subtype is classified based on the presence of a t(6;9)(p23;q34.1), which results in fusion of the 5’ portion of ''DEK'' at “6p23” (specifically 6p22.3[hg38]) and the 3’ portion of ''NUP214''(''CAN'') at “9q34.1” (specifically 9q34.13[hg38])<ref name=":0">WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board, eds, WHO Classification of Tumours, Haematolymphoid Tumours, 5th edition, IARC Press:Lyon, 2024.  Online at: [https://tumourclassification.iarc.who.int/welcome/ WHO Classification of Tumours].</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Khoury|first=Joseph D.|last2=Solary|first2=Eric|last3=Abla|first3=Oussama|last4=Akkari|first4=Yassmine|last5=Alaggio|first5=Rita|last6=Apperley|first6=Jane F.|last7=Bejar|first7=Rafael|last8=Berti|first8=Emilio|last9=Busque|first9=Lambert|date=2022-07|title=The 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours: Myeloid and Histiocytic/Dendritic Neoplasms|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35732831|journal=Leukemia|volume=36|issue=7|pages=1703–1719|doi=10.1038/s41375-022-01613-1|issn=1476-5551|pmc=9252913|pmid=35732831}}</ref>. The breakpoints are intronic, producing an in-frame fusion<ref>{{Cite journal|last=von Lindern|first=M.|last2=Fornerod|first2=M.|last3=van Baal|first3=S.|last4=Jaegle|first4=M.|last5=de Wit|first5=T.|last6=Buijs|first6=A.|last7=Grosveld|first7=G.|date=1992|title=The translocation (6;9), associated with a specific subtype of acute myeloid leukemia, results in the fusion of two genes, dek and can, and the expression of a chimeric, leukemia-specific dek-can mRNA|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1549122|journal=Molecular and Cellular Biology|volume=12|issue=4|pages=1687–1697|doi=10.1128/mcb.12.4.1687|issn=0270-7306|pmc=PMC369612|pmid=1549122}}</ref>. The ''DEK''-''NUP214'' fusion present on the derivative chromosome 6 is considered the pathogenic entity as the reciprocal ''NUP214''-''DEK'' fusion on chromosome 9 does not appear to be transcribed<ref>{{Cite journal|last=von Lindern|first=M.|last2=Fornerod|first2=M.|last3=Soekarman|first3=N.|last4=van Baal|first4=S.|last5=Jaegle|first5=M.|last6=Hagemeijer|first6=A.|last7=Bootsma|first7=D.|last8=Grosveld|first8=G.|date=1992|title=Translocation t(6;9) in acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia results in the formation of a DEK-CAN fusion gene|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1308167|journal=Bailliere's Clinical Haematology|volume=5|issue=4|pages=857–879|doi=10.1016/s0950-3536(11)80049-1|issn=0950-3536|pmid=1308167}}</ref>.
*Typically, the ''DEK''-''NUP214'' fusion presents as the sole abnormality but can be part of a complex karyotype<ref name=":0" />.
*Cases with the 6;9 translocation and <20% blasts are not currently classified as AML, which is controversial. Such cases should have close follow-up to monitor for development of more definitive evidence of AML or may be treated as AML if clinically appropriate<ref name=":0" />.
*The t(6;9) occurs in 0.6-1.7% of AML cases in children<ref name=":1" /> (REFERENCES) and about 1% of adult AML cases (REFERENCES).
*''DEK''::''NUP214'' has traditionally been associated with a poor prognosis in both adult and pediatric AML cases<ref name=":0" />.  Of note, a 2014 retrospective analysis suggests a better outcome for pediatric patients with this translocation than previously reported<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Sandahl|first=Julie Damgaard|last2=Coenen|first2=Eva A.|last3=Forestier|first3=Erik|last4=Harbott|first4=Jochen|last5=Johansson|first5=Bertil|last6=Kerndrup|first6=Gitte|last7=Adachi|first7=Souichi|last8=Auvrignon|first8=Anne|last9=Beverloo|first9=H. Berna|date=2014|title=t(6;9)(p22;q34)/DEK-NUP214-rearranged pediatric myeloid leukemia: an international study of 62 patients|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24441146|journal=Haematologica|volume=99|issue=5|pages=865–872|doi=10.3324/haematol.2013.098517|issn=1592-8721|pmc=4008104|pmid=24441146}}</ref>.  Elevated white blood cell counts and higher bone marrow blast percentages are associated with shorter periods of overall survival and disease-free survival, respectively<ref name=":0" />. Limited data suggests early allogeneic stem cell transplantation may be associated with better overall survival compared to patients without transplantation, suggesting accurate diagnosis for these patients is crucial<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Slovak|first=M. L.|last2=Gundacker|first2=H.|last3=Bloomfield|first3=C. D.|last4=Dewald|first4=G.|last5=Appelbaum|first5=F. R.|last6=Larson|first6=R. A.|last7=Tallman|first7=M. S.|last8=Bennett|first8=J. M.|last9=Stirewalt|first9=D. L.|date=2006|title=A retrospective study of 69 patients with t(6;9)(p23;q34) AML emphasizes the need for a prospective, multicenter initiative for rare 'poor prognosis' myeloid malignancies|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16628187|journal=Leukemia|volume=20|issue=7|pages=1295–1297|doi=10.1038/sj.leu.2404233|issn=0887-6924|pmid=16628187}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ishiyama|first=K.|last2=Takami|first2=A.|last3=Kanda|first3=Y.|last4=Nakao|first4=S.|last5=Hidaka|first5=M.|last6=Maeda|first6=T.|last7=Naoe|first7=T.|last8=Taniguchi|first8=S.|last9=Kawa|first9=K.|date=2012|title=Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia with t(6;9)(p23;q34) dramatically improves the patient prognosis: a matched-pair analysis|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21869835|journal=Leukemia|volume=26|issue=3|pages=461–464|doi=10.1038/leu.2011.229|issn=1476-5551|pmid=21869835}}</ref>.
*The concurrent presence of FLT3-ITD does not appear to negatively impact survival in the pediatric population<ref name=":0" />.
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==Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH==
==Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH==
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!Chr #!!'''Gain, Loss, Amp, LOH'''!!'''Minimal Region Cytoband and/or Genomic Coordinates [Genome Build; Size]'''!!'''Relevant Gene(s)'''
!Chr #!!Gain, Loss, Amp, LOH!!Minimal Region Cytoband and/or Genomic Coordinates [Genome Build; Size]!!Relevant Gene(s)
!'''Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T'''
!Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T
!'''Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source)'''
!Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source)
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!Molecular Pathogenesis
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!Prevalence -  
'''Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease)'''
Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease)
!'''Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T'''
!Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T
!'''Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source)'''
!Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source)
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==Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)==
==Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)==


COSMIC does not have specific information on mutations related to this subtype of AML.
*COSMIC does not have specific information on mutations related to this subtype of AML.


Concomitant mutations - FLT3-ITD (69% of children and 78% of adults)
Mutually exclusive - FLT3-TKD is very uncommon
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!Gene!!'''Genetic Alteration'''!!'''Tumor Suppressor Gene, Oncogene, Other'''!!'''Prevalence -'''
!Gene!!Genetic Alteration!!Tumor Suppressor Gene, Oncogene, Other!!Prevalence -
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Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease)
!'''Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T  '''
!Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T  
!'''Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source)'''
!Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source)
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!Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes
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|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span>''EGFR''
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|Common (AML with DEK::NUP214 fusion)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> T
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> T
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Yes (NCCN)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Yes (NCCN)
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|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> ''TP53''; Variable LOF mutations
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|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Variable LOF mutations
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Tumor Supressor Gene
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Common (breast cancer)
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|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> >90% are somatic; rare germline alterations associated with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (add reference). Denotes a poor prognosis in breast cancer.
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|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> ''BRAF''; Activating mutations
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Activating mutations
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Oncogene
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*FLT3-ITD occurs in 69% of children and 78% of adults.
*In contrast to FLT3-ITD mutations, FLT3-TKD is very uncommon.
*The concurrent presence of FLT3-ITD with t(6;9) does not appear to negatively impact survival in the pediatric population<ref name=":0" />.
|}Note: A more extensive list of mutations can be found in [https://www.cbioportal.org/ <u>cBioportal</u>], [https://cancer.sanger.ac.uk/cosmic <u>COSMIC</u>], and/or other databases. When applicable, gene-specific pages within the CCGA site directly link to pertinent external content.
|}Note: A more extensive list of mutations can be found in [https://www.cbioportal.org/ <u>cBioportal</u>], [https://cancer.sanger.ac.uk/cosmic <u>COSMIC</u>], and/or other databases. When applicable, gene-specific pages within the CCGA site directly link to pertinent external content.
==Epigenomic Alterations==
==Epigenomic Alterations==
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==Genes and Main Pathways Involved==
==Genes and Main Pathways Involved==
The molecular mechanism is not completely understood, but the fusion protein is known to act as an aberrant transcription factor, alter nuclear transport and induce myeloid cell-specific global protein synthesis<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ageberg|first=Malin|last2=Drott|first2=Kristina|last3=Olofsson|first3=Tor|last4=Gullberg|first4=Urban|last5=Lindmark|first5=Anders|date=2008|title=Identification of a novel and myeloid specific role of the leukemia-associated fusion protein DEK-NUP214 leading to increased protein synthesis|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18181180|journal=Genes, Chromosomes & Cancer|volume=47|issue=4|pages=276–287|doi=10.1002/gcc.20531|issn=1098-2264|pmid=18181180}}</ref>.
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|The fusion protein is known to act as an aberrant transcription factor, alter nuclear transport and induce myeloid cell-specific global protein synthesis<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ageberg|first=Malin|last2=Drott|first2=Kristina|last3=Olofsson|first3=Tor|last4=Gullberg|first4=Urban|last5=Lindmark|first5=Anders|date=2008|title=Identification of a novel and myeloid specific role of the leukemia-associated fusion protein DEK-NUP214 leading to increased protein synthesis|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18181180|journal=Genes, Chromosomes & Cancer|volume=47|issue=4|pages=276–287|doi=10.1002/gcc.20531|issn=1098-2264|pmid=18181180}}</ref>.
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==Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods==
==Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods==


Karyotype, FISH, RT-PCR
Karyotype, FISH, RT-PCR (and any other fusion detecting technologies)


==Familial Forms==
==Familial Forms==
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==References==
==References==
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==Notes==
==Notes==