Acute myeloid leukaemia without maturation
Haematolymphoid Tumours (5th ed.)
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Primary Author(s)*
Jennelle C. Hodge, PhD, FACMG
Cancer Category/Type
Cancer Sub-Classification / Subtype
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) without maturation
Definition / Description of Disease
This is a distinct entity in the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system within the section of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Not Otherwise Specified[1]. This entity does not meet the criteria for inclusion in any of the other AML groups (i.e. AML with Recurrent Genetic Abnormalities, AML with Myelodysplasia-Related Changes, or Therapy-Related Myeloid Neoplasms). There is currently no known recurrent chromosomal abnormality associated with this entity[1].
Synonyms / Terminology
American-British (FAB) classification M1 [1].
Epidemiology / Prevalence
Accounts for 5-10% of AML, occurring mostly in adults (median age of ~46 years)[1].
Clinical Features
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| Signs and Symptoms | EXAMPLE Asymptomatic (incidental finding on complete blood counts)
EXAMPLE B-symptoms (weight loss, fever, night sweats) EXAMPLE Fatigue EXAMPLE Lymphadenopathy (uncommon) |
| Laboratory Findings | EXAMPLE Cytopenias
EXAMPLE Lymphocytosis (low level) |
editv4:Clinical FeaturesThe content below was from the old template. Please incorporate above.Usually presents with symptoms of bone marrow failure, including anemia, thrombocytopenia and neutropenia. There is also variability in the white blood cell and blast counts, which can include leukocytosis with markedly increased blasts[1].
Sites of Involvement
Bone marrow
Morphologic Features
This AML subtype is characterized by the presence in the bone marrow of a high percentage of myeloid blasts without significant evidence of maturation; specifically, <10% of the nucleated bone marrow cells represent maturing cells of the granulocytic lineage[1]. Cases are typically markedly hypercellular (range also includes normocellular and hypocellular) and can involve myeloblasts with azurophilic granules and/or Auer rods, while other cases present with cells resembling lymphoblasts that lack azurophilic granules[1].
Immunophenotype
The characteristic immunophenotype associated with this entity is listed in the table below. The myeloid nature of the blasts includes an immunophenotype positive for MPO or SBB in ≥3% of the blasts and/or the presence of Auer rods, as well as typically positivity for one or more myeloid-associated antigens[1].
| Finding | Marker |
|---|---|
| Positive (universal) | Myeloperoxidase (MPO), Sudan Black B (SBB), one or more of CD13, CD33 and/or KIT(CD117) |
| Positive (subset) | CD34 and HLA-DR (only 70%), CD11b |
| Negative (universal) | Granulocytic maturation markers (CD15, CD65), Monocytic markers (CD14, CD64), B-cell and T-cell cytoplasmic lymphoid markers (cCD3, cCD79a, cCD22) |
| Negative (subset) | CD7 (only 30%), Lymphoid-associated membrane markers (CD2, CD4, CD19, CD56; only 10-20%) |
Chromosomal Rearrangements (Gene Fusions)
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| Chromosomal Rearrangement | Genes in Fusion (5’ or 3’ Segments) | Pathogenic Derivative | Prevalence | Diagnostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Prognostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Therapeutic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXAMPLE t(9;22)(q34;q11.2) | EXAMPLE 3'ABL1 / 5'BCR | EXAMPLE der(22) | EXAMPLE 20% (COSMIC)
EXAMPLE 30% (add reference) |
Yes | No | Yes | EXAMPLE
The t(9;22) is diagnostic of CML in the appropriate morphology and clinical context (add reference). This fusion is responsive to targeted therapy such as Imatinib (Gleevec) (add reference). |
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Chromosomal Rearrangement Genes in Fusion (5’ or 3’ Segments) Pathogenic Derivative Prevalence EXAMPLE t(9;22)(q34;q11.2) EXAMPLE 3'ABL1 / 5'BCR EXAMPLE der(22) EXAMPLE 5% EXAMPLE t(8;21)(q22;q22) EXAMPLE 5'RUNX1 / 3'RUNXT1 EXAMPLE der(8) EXAMPLE 5%
editv4:Clinical Significance (Diagnosis, Prognosis and Therapeutic Implications).Please incorporate this section into the relevant tables found in:
- Chromosomal Rearrangements (Gene Fusions)
- Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH
- Characteristic Chromosomal Patterns
- Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)
The differential diagnosis includes 1) Lymphoblastic Leukemia in the presence of blast cells lacking granules or in cases with a low percentage of MPO-positive blasts and 2) AML with Maturation in cases with a higher percentage of MPO-positive blasts[1].
Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH
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| Chr # | Gain / Loss / Amp / LOH | Minimal Region Genomic Coordinates [Genome Build] | Minimal Region Cytoband | Diagnostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Prognostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Therapeutic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Notes |
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7 |
EXAMPLE Loss | EXAMPLE
chr7:1- 159,335,973 [hg38] |
EXAMPLE
chr7 |
Yes | Yes | No | EXAMPLE
Presence of monosomy 7 (or 7q deletion) is sufficient for a diagnosis of AML with MDS-related changes when there is ≥20% blasts and no prior therapy (add reference). Monosomy 7/7q deletion is associated with a poor prognosis in AML (add reference). |
| EXAMPLE
8 |
EXAMPLE Gain | EXAMPLE
chr8:1-145,138,636 [hg38] |
EXAMPLE
chr8 |
No | No | No | EXAMPLE
Common recurrent secondary finding for t(8;21) (add reference). |
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Chromosome Number Gain/Loss/Amp/LOH Region EXAMPLE 8 EXAMPLE Gain EXAMPLE chr8:0-1000000 EXAMPLE 7 EXAMPLE Loss EXAMPLE chr7:0-1000000
Characteristic Chromosomal Patterns
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| Chromosomal Pattern | Diagnostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Prognostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Therapeutic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXAMPLE
Co-deletion of 1p and 18q |
Yes | No | No | EXAMPLE:
See chromosomal rearrangements table as this pattern is due to an unbalanced derivative translocation associated with oligodendroglioma (add reference). |
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Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)
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| Gene; Genetic Alteration | Presumed Mechanism (Tumor Suppressor Gene [TSG] / Oncogene / Other) | Prevalence (COSMIC / TCGA / Other) | Concomitant Mutations | Mutually Exclusive Mutations | Diagnostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Prognostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Therapeutic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown) | Notes |
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| EXAMPLE: TP53; Variable LOF mutations
EXAMPLE: EGFR; Exon 20 mutations EXAMPLE: BRAF; Activating mutations |
EXAMPLE: TSG | EXAMPLE: 20% (COSMIC)
EXAMPLE: 30% (add Reference) |
EXAMPLE: IDH1 R123H | EXAMPLE: EGFR amplification | EXAMPLE: Excludes hairy cell leukemia (HCL) (add reference).
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Note: A more extensive list of mutations can be found in cBioportal (https://www.cbioportal.org/), COSMIC (https://cancer.sanger.ac.uk/cosmic), ICGC (https://dcc.icgc.org/) and/or other databases. When applicable, gene-specific pages within the CCGA site directly link to pertinent external content.
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Gene Mutation Oncogene/Tumor Suppressor/Other Presumed Mechanism (LOF/GOF/Other; Driver/Passenger) Prevalence (COSMIC/TCGA/Other) EXAMPLE TP53 EXAMPLE R273H EXAMPLE Tumor Suppressor EXAMPLE LOF EXAMPLE 20% Other Mutations
Type Gene/Region/Other Concomitant Mutations EXAMPLE IDH1 R123H Secondary Mutations EXAMPLE Trisomy 7 Mutually Exclusive EXAMPLE EGFR Amplification
Epigenomic Alterations
Not applicable
Genes and Main Pathways Involved
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| Gene; Genetic Alteration | Pathway | Pathophysiologic Outcome |
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| EXAMPLE: BRAF and MAP2K1; Activating mutations | EXAMPLE: MAPK signaling | EXAMPLE: Increased cell growth and proliferation |
| EXAMPLE: CDKN2A; Inactivating mutations | EXAMPLE: Cell cycle regulation | EXAMPLE: Unregulated cell division |
| EXAMPLE: KMT2C and ARID1A; Inactivating mutations | EXAMPLE: Histone modification, chromatin remodeling | EXAMPLE: Abnormal gene expression program |
editv4:Genes and Main Pathways InvolvedThe content below was from the old template. Please incorporate above.Unknown
Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods
Histology and immunophenotype
Familial Forms
No familial forms currently known.
Additional Information
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References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 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, p157-158.
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