Challenges in accuracy in molecular genetic diagnosis of childhood AML:
case series
Abstract
Comprehending the genetic background of pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia
(AML) is the key to risk stratification. Next Generation Sequencing
(NGS) technology uses target panels that may detect additional genetic
subsets. The study describes the experience of using NGS at an
institution. Patients who showed poor outcome aberration were referred
to hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). 11 patients were tested.
Aberrations were found in all subjects, indicating referral to HSCT in
first remission in 2 cases and helping to outline the genetic features
in all cases. NGS is a valuable tool in the precision medicine era and
should be widely accessible.