Biclonal lymphoproliferative disorders: another association with NOTCH1-mutated chronic lymphocytic leukaemias
Introduction: Biclonal lymphoid disorders, when two distinct lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD) co-exist, are rare (incidence of 1.4%) and associated with a poor prognosis. NOTCH1 mutations occur in 10% of CLL at diagnosis, associated with a short disease-free interval and increased risk of Richter's transformation. We hypothesised that the incidence of NOTCH1 mutations in CLL with a second LPD may be increased, because the mutation occurs early in leukaemogenesis, permitting clonal divergence.
Methods: We identified 19 patients with biclonal LPD at diagnosis: 11 with CLL and a second LPD (group A) and 8 with a second distinct CLL (group B). NOTCH1 mutation analysis was performed and clinical outcome investigated.
Results: Ten of 19 (52%) were NOTCH1 mutated: 5 in group A (45%) and 5 in group B (62.5%) with a favourable clinical outcome observed among this cohort with 28.7 (range 1-99) months of follow-up.
Conclusion: In conclusion, we identified a significant (52%) incidence of NOTCH1 mutations in CLL in the context of biclonal LPD, associated with an indolent clinical course.
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The original article is available at https://link.springer.comPublished Citation
Fogarty H. et al. Biclonal lymphoproliferative disorders: another association with NOTCH1-mutated chronic lymphocytic leukaemias. Ir J Med Sci. 2021;190(3):1087-1094.Publication Date
17 October 2020External DOI
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33068240Department/Unit
- Beaumont Hospital
- Irish Centre for Vascular Biology
- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
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SpringerVersion
- Accepted Version (Postprint)