Association between genetic variations in 9p21 region and coronary heart disease in Chinese Han population / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective: To analyze the association of the genetic variations of rs2383206 and rs2383207 in 9p21 region with the coronary heart disease (CHD) in the Chinese Han population, and to explore whether chromosome 9p21 is a susceptibility region for CHD. Methods: Case-control study was conducted. A total of 580 CHD patients were selected as case group, and 539 cases of non-cardiovascular disease patients or normal people with matched age and sex were selected as control group. The rs2383206 and rs2383207 loci of the subjects were genotyped with Sequenom Mass ARRAY time of flight mass spectrometer (TOF). Results: The smoking, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and total cholesterol (TC of the subjects in two groups were statistically different (P0. 05), while the genotypic distribution of rs2383207 was statistically different (X2 =8. 936, P<0. 05); the distribution frequency of AA genotype in case group (8. 3%) was significantly lower than that in control group (13.6%) (P<0. 05). Conclusion: Smoking, WHR, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, SBP, DBP and TC may be the risk factors for CHD; the AA genotype of 9p21 rs2383207 loci may be the protective genotype of CHD.

Association between genetic variations in 9p21 region and coronary heart disease in Chinese Han population / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To analyze the association of the genetic variations of rs2383206 and rs2383207 in 9p21region with the coronary heart disease (CHD) in the Chinese Han population,and to explore whether chromosome 9p21 is a susceptibility region for CHD.Methods:Case-control study was conducted.A total of 580 CHD patients were selected as case group,and 539 cases of non-cardiovascular disease patients or normal people with matched age and sex were selected as control group.The rs2383206 and rs2383207 loci of the subjects were genotyped with Sequenom MassARRAY time of flight mass spectrometer (TOF).Results:The smoking,waist-to-hip ratio (WHR),hypertension,diabetes mellitus,systolic blood pressure (SBP),diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and total cholesterol (TC) of the subjects in two groups were statistically different (P＜0.05).Compared with control group,the ratios of patients with smoking,hypertension and diabetes mellitus of the patients in case group were increased (P＜0.05);the WHR,SBP,DBP and TC level were also increased (P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in the genotypic distribution of rs2383206 between case group and control group (x2 =4.623,P＞0.05),while the genotypic distribution of rs2383207 was statistically different (x2 =8.936,P＜0.05);the distribution frequency of AA genotype in case group (8.3％) was significantly lower than that in control group (13.6％) (P＜0.05).Conclusion:Smoking,WHR,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,SBP,DBP and TC may be the risk factors for CHD;the AA genotype of 9p21 rs2383207 loci may be the protective genotype of CHD.

Reporte de 4 casos de inversión de cromosoma 9 en una muestra de 4755 líquidos amnióticos en una población venezolana

La inversión del cromosoma 9, inv (9), es una reordenación cromosómica relativamente común y generalmente se considera como una variante normal. No obstante, varios estudios han sugerido una posible asociación con síndrome metabólico, obesidad, galactosemia, diabetes mellitus y aborto espontáneo recurrente. Este estudio tiene como objetivo describir cuatro casos con la misma inversión cromosómica 9, inv (9) (p12; q12), y compararlo con lo que ha sido expuesto en la literatura. Se realizaron una serie de casos retrospectivos. Se evaluó una gran base de datos de informes de amniocentesis realizados en el centro Policlínica Metropolitana de Caracas entre 2005 y 2016. Como parte del protocolo del centro, todas las muestras de líquido amniótico recuperadas se centrifugaron a 800 rpm. Finalmente, se realizó un análisis de 20 bandas en metafase G para el cariotipo. Se recuperaron todos los cariotipos que informaron inv (9) (p12; q12). De 4755 informes de amniocentesis, se identificaron un total de 4 casos de inv (9) (p12; q12) pericéntrico. Según la literatura, este tipo de reordenamiento se ha asociado a algunas enfermedades metabólicas. Este hallazgo está respaldado por el hecho de que esta región cromosómica contiene el factor 1 promotor de insulina y el factor iniciador para la alfa quinasa 3 del factor de iniciación de traducción eucariótico, ambos implicados en la diabetes transitoria. Existe escasa literatura sobre este tipo de inversión, y se necesitan más estudios para un análisis de correlación adecuado. Los resultados de esta breve serie y los hallazgos de la literatura respaldan la importancia de los primeros estudios de cariotipo para identificar posibles asociaciones.

The inversion of chromosome 9, inv (9), is a relatively common chromosomal rearrangement and is commonly considered as a normal variant. However, several studies have suggested a possible association with metabolic syndrome, obesity, galactosemia, diabetes melli-tus and recurrent spontaneous abortion. This study aims to describe four cases with the same chromosome inversion 9, inv (9) (p12; q12), and compare them with what has been shown in the literature. A set of retrospective cases were carried out. A large database of amniocentesis reports made at the Policlinica Metropolitana of Caracas between 2005 and 2016 were analyzed. As part of the protocol of the Center, all recovered amniotic fluid samples were centrifuged at 800 rpm. Finally, an analysis of 20 metaphase G bands was performed for the karyotype. All the karyotypes that reported inv (9) (p12; q12) were recovered. According to 4755 reports of amniocentesis, a total of 4 cases of inv (9) pericentric (p12; q12) were identified. Based on the literature, this type of rearrangement has been associated with some metabolic diseases. This finding is supported by the fact that this chromosomal region contains the insulin promoter factor-1 and the initiating factor for alpha kinase 3 of the eukaryotic translation initiation factor, both involved in transient diabetes. There is not enough literature on this type of inversion, and more and more studies are needed to perform an adequate correlation analysis. The findings of this brief series and the literature review support the importance of the first karyotype studies to identify possible associations.

A inversão do cromossomo 9, inv (9), é um rearranjo cromossômico relativamente comum e é geralmente considerada como uma variante normal. No entanto, vários estudos sugeriram uma possível associação com a síndrome metabólica, obesidade, galactosemia, diabetes mellitus e aborto espontâneo recorrente. Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever quatro casos com a mesma inversão cromossômica 9, inv (9) (p12q12), e compará-lo com o exposto na literatura. Uma série de casos retrospectivos foi feita. Avaliara-se uma grande base de dados de relatórios de amniocentese realizada no centro Policlínica Metropolitana de Caracas entre 2005 e 2016. Como parte do protocolo do centro, todas as amostras de líquido amniótico recuperadas foram centrifugadas a 800 rpm. Finalmente, uma análise de 20 bandas G foi realizada para o cariótipo. Todos os cariótipos com inv (9) (p12q12) foram recuperados. Dos 4.755 relatos de amniocentese, foram identificados 4 casos de inv (9) pericêntricos (p12q12). Segundo a literatura, esse tipo de rearranjo tem sido associado a algumas doenças metabólicas. Esta conclusão é apoiada pelo facto de que esta região cromossómica contém o fator promotor de insulina 1 e o fator iniciador para a 3-quinase alfa do fator de início de tradução de euca-riotos, ambos envolvidos na diabetes transitória. Há escassa literatura sobre este tipo de inversão, e mais estudos são necessários para uma análise de correlação adequada. Os resultados desta breve série e os resultados encontrados na literatura corroboram a importância dos primeiros estudos de cariótipos para identificar possíveis associações.

Síndrome de Gorlin-Goltz, actualización: a propósito de un caso en el Hospital Infantil de Morelia / Gorlin-Goltz syndrome update: apropos of a case at the Morelia Children Hospital

Este síndrome fue escrito en 1960 por Robert J Gorlin, patólogo bucalinvestigador formado en Minnesota y por Robert W Goltz, dermatólogo. Es un trastorno autosómico dominante ocasionado por el gen Patched 1 (PTCH1) que se ubica en el cromosoma 9q223, caracterizado por defectos en el desarrollo y alta predisposición al cáncer. La prevalencia es de 1/56,000 y 1/221,000 pacientes. El padecimiento se caracteriza por desarrollo de carcinomas basocelulares, queratoquistes odontogénicos y malformaciones esqueletales. Debido a su alta predisposición al desarrollo de carcinomas basocelulares agresivos, debe diagnosticarse temprana y oportunamente para un pronóstico favorable.

Robert Gorlin a mouth researcher trained pathologist Minnesota andRobert Goltz a dermatologist described this syndrome in 1960. It is anautosomal dominant disorder, caused by the Patched 1 gene (PTCH1)located on chromosome 9q223 characterized by developmental defectsand a high predisposition to cancer. The incidence is 1/56,000 and1/221,000 patients. The condition is characterized by the developmentof basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocystic and skeletalmalformations. Due to its high predisposition to the development ofaggressive basal cell carcinomas should be early and timely diagnosisfor a favorable prognosis.

Study of characteristics of bone marrow hematopoietic recovery after accepting hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with inv (9 ) blood system diseases / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To study the characteristics of bone marrow hematopoietic recovery such as absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and platelet (PLT ) after accepting hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the patients with inv (9) .Methods A total of 39589 cases of definitely diagnosed hematonosis in our hospital from January 2010 to October 2015 served as the research subjects . The R banding technique ,polymerase chain reaction(PCR) and flow cytometry instrument were adopted to check chromosome karyotype ,fusion gene and bone marrow hematopoietic recovery related indicators .Results PML-RARα,BCR-ABL1 ,AML-ETO , EVI1 ,CBFβ-MYH11 ,MLL-AF6 ,AML-AF4 ,SET-NUM214 ,SIL-TALI ,IgH rearrangement ,TCR rearrangement and BCL1-IgH and other fusion gene were detected in the patients with inv (9) hematonosis .The recovery situation after receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the patients with inv (9):ANC recovered to ＞0 .5 × 109/L on 12 d after transplantation ,PLT recovered to ＞20 × 109/L on 16 d after transplantation .The recovery situation after receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the patients with noninv(9):ANC recovered to ＞0 .5 × 109/L on 12 d after transplantation ,and PLT recovered to ＞20 × 109/L on 13 d after transplantation .Conclusion The time achieving ANC recovery ＞0 .5 × 109/L after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the patients with inv(9) and without inv(9) is almost similar ,while the time achieving PLT count recovery in the patients with inv(9) is slightly longer than that in the patients without inv(9) .

The Association of SNP on Chromosome 9p21 with Myocardial Infarction in Yunnan Yi nationality / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To investigate the relationship between 9p21 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and myocardial infarction(MI) in Yunnan Yi nationality. Methods One hundred and ten patients with MI and 110 controls were enrolled. DNA sequencing was used to detect 9p21 gene locus and SNP typing and analysis. Results Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was found in 9 sites of chromosome 9p21 in myocardial infarction group and control group.The frequency of rs1333049 GG genotype was 30.91% and 18.18% in case group and control group respectively, G The frequencies of rs2383206 GG genotype were 31.82% and 18.18%, respectively, and the frequencies of G allele were 55.3% and 41.1%, respectively. There were significant differences between the two groups 58.3% and 44.9%, The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion This study demonstrates an association of rs1333049 polymorphism locus on chromosome 9p21 with risk for MI in in Yunnan Yi nationality.

A Case of Partial Short Arm Deletion in Chromosome 9 with Inguinal Hernia, Testicular Cystic Lesion, and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Chromosome 9p syndrome is a rare chromosomal abnormality caused by a partial deletion in chromosome 9. It was first described in 1973 by Alfi et al., and has since been shown to have diverse clinical phenotypes. Here, we reported a case of a male infant with joint contracture of the extremities, dysmorphic face, inguinal hernia, and testicular cystic masses. Chromosomal analysis revealed a terminal deletion at the short arm of chromosome 9. The major clinical features of the 9p deletion syndrome are trigonocephaly, small palpebral fissures, a flat nasal bridge, and mental retardation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a patient with 9p24 deletion presenting with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.

Significance of derivative chromosome 9 in evaluation on prognosis of chronic myeloid leukemia / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To determine the derivative chromosome 9 by the method of detecting the ASS gene,and to explore the relationship between the deletion of derivative chromosome 9 and the efficacy and prognosis of the chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)patients. Methods:The materials of 34 CML patients with positive BCR-ABL fusion gene whose ASS genes were detected were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were treated with Extra-signal (ES)probe to detect the derivative chromosome 9.All patients were divided into two groups according to whether they carried the derivative chromosome 9.The blastic phase or the accelerated phase rates in two groups were compared by using Fisher exact probability. Results:All patients were detected by FISH (BCR-ABL ES probe),and all the BCR-ABL fusion signals were positive.6 of 34 patients were found the deletion of ASS gene, among them 1 case blonged to chronic phase,and 5 cases developed into blastic phase or accelerated phase. In the patients without ASS gene deletion,there were 22 cases in chronic phase,and 6 cases in plastic phase or accelerate phase,there was significant difference of blastic phase rate/accelated phase rate between them (P 0.05 ). Conclusion:The CML patients with derivative chromosome 9 (ASS gene deletion)prone to get disease progression, and have a higher proportion in the blastic phase or accelerated phase patients.Derivative chromosome 9 is related to the bad treatment efficacy of TKI and the poor prognosis of CML.

A Case of Partial Trisomy 9 due to Maternal Balanced Translocation t(9;21)(q21.2;q11.2) / 대한주산의학회잡지

Trisomy 9 syndrome was first reported by Retheore in 1970 and has been rarely reported. This syndrome consists of partial and complete trisomy 9. It is characterized by growth and mental retardation, craniofacial abnormalities including microcephaly, hypertelorism, prominent nose, deep-set ears and down-slanting palpebral fissures. Congenital heart diseases and congenital dislocations of knee are also common in trisomy 9 syndrome. Here, we report a very rare case of partial trisomy 9 due to maternal balanced translocation t(9;21). He showed craniofacial abnormalities, brain malformation, cardiac defect, hydronephrosis and congenital dislocations of hip and knee joints.

A Case of Partial Trisomy 9 due to Maternal Balanced Translocation t(9;21)(q21.2;q11.2) / 대한주산의학회잡지

Trisomy 9 syndrome was first reported by Retheore in 1970 and has been rarely reported. This syndrome consists of partial and complete trisomy 9. It is characterized by growth and mental retardation, craniofacial abnormalities including microcephaly, hypertelorism, prominent nose, deep-set ears and down-slanting palpebral fissures. Congenital heart diseases and congenital dislocations of knee are also common in trisomy 9 syndrome. Here, we report a very rare case of partial trisomy 9 due to maternal balanced translocation t(9;21). He showed craniofacial abnormalities, brain malformation, cardiac defect, hydronephrosis and congenital dislocations of hip and knee joints.

Monosomía parcial del brazo corto del cromosoma 9 / Partial monosomy of the short arm of chromosome 9

Existen aproximadamente 100 casos reportados con monosomia parcial del brazo corto del cromosoma 9 a nivel mundial. Se trata de una aberración cromosómica estructural rara donde aproximadamente el 85% de los casos, la delección corresponde a una mutación de novo, esporádica y espontánea. Ocurre muy tempranamente durante el desarrollo embrionario, por razones aún desconocidas y por lo general involucra a la porción del cromosoma 9p22. Esta cromosomopatía podría sospecharse desde el nacimiento, por las características fenotípicas faciales y la presencia de pliegues palmares profundos. Se describe el caso de una paciente de sexo femenino de 15 años, a quién se le realizó el estudio citogenético por retardo mental y dismorfias varias. El estudio cromosómico llevado a cabo en sangre periférica reveló el siguiente resultado: 46,XX,del(9p22). La realización temprana del estudio citogenético en pacientes portadores de retardo mental y dismorfias es de gran importancia ya que permite establecer el diagnóstico y el pronóstico del paciente y realizar el correspondiente asesoramiento genético familiar.

Worldwide, approximately 100 cases of partial monosomy of the short arm of chromosome 9 have been reported. The condition is a rare structural anomaly of the chromosome that in approximately 85% of cases represents a deletion due to a mutation that is de novo, sporadic, and spontaneous. The mutation occurs very early in embryonic development for reasons that are yet unknown, and generally involves a portion of the chromosome 9p22. This chromosomal condition may be suspected from birth due to phenotypic facial characteristics and the presence of deep palm creases. We describe a 15-year old female patient on whom a cytogenetic study was done due to mental retardation and various malformations. The chromosomal study, done using peripheral blood, showed 46,XX of the 9p22. Early performance of cytogenetic studies in patients with mental retardation and malformations is important in establishing a diagnosis and prognosis for the patient and for performing the appropriate family genetic counseling.

Deleção do cromossomo 9 na região q22q32 em bebê com cariótipo 46XY: relato de um caso / Deletion of chromosome 9 in the region q22q32 in a male baby with karyotype 46XY: report of a case

Este trabalho teve como objetivo o estudo laboratorial e por imagem das malformações de um bebê do sexo masculino que apresentou, por ocasião do parto, prematuridade, cardiopatia congênita, insuficiência respiratória e malformação congênita. O estudo ecográfico gestacional mostrou o osso nasal hipoplásico e a coluna vertebral com pequeno desvio na transição entre a coluna cervical e a torácica. No coração foi constatada a presença de Golf-Ball em ventrículo esquerdo e no trato genitourinário, pielectasia renal bilateral. Os estudos citogenéticos diagnosticaram deleção intersticial do cromossomo 9 do segmento q22q32 no braço longo, onde se estabeleceu o cariótipo 46,XY,del(9)(q22q32).

This study aimed at the laboratory and imaging investigation of malformations in a male baby that presented prematurity, congenital cardiopathy, respiratory failure and congenital malformation at the time of delivery. The gestational ultrasonography showed a hypoplastic nasal bone and a minor spinal deviation at the transition between the cervical and thoracic spine. There was Golf-Ball in the left ventricle and, in the genitourinary tract, bilateral renal pyeloectasis was observed. Cytogenetic studies revealed interstitial deletion of chromosome 9 from the segment q22q32 in the long arm, where the karyotype 46, XY, del (9) (q22q32) was identified.

A Case of an Addition of Chromosome 9 Short Arm Associated with Multiple Congenital Anomalies

Human chromosome 9 is characterized by a high degree of morphologic heteromorphisms, including variation in the size of the heterochromatin. We present a case of a de novo short arm addition of chromosome 9, [46, XY, add(9)(p13)], associated with multiple anomalies, including trigonocephaly, upward slant of the palpebral fissures, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, umbilical hernia, ambiguous genitalia, and sensorineural hearing and visual loss. This mutation affects the pericentric region of the heterochromatin. This patient exhibited a clinically important breakpoint of the heterochromatic region of chromosome 9 short arm and the associated anomalies.

Cytogenetic evaluation of a patient with ring chromosome 9 presenting failure to thrive and developmental delay / 소아과

We report clinical, cytogenetic, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) studies of a patient with ring chromosome 9. She presented with failure to thrive, facial dysmorphysm and mild psychomotor development delay in the absence of major malformations. Peripheral blood karyotype of the patient was 46,XX,r(9)(p24q34). G-band analysis suggested no loss of material in the ring chromosomes. FISH analysis using the subtelomere-specific sequences on chromosome 9p and 9q, revealed 46,XX,r(9)(p24q34),ish r(9)(D9S913-,D9S325+). Failure to detect any hybridization of a probe for the subtelomeric sequences in the ring 9p terminal suggested that this ring arose from breakage in the distal short arm. The cytogenetic and FISH data in our case provided further evidence for the existence of a "complete ring" phenotype with incomplete subtelomeric sequences.

Cytogenetic abnormalities in patients with reproductive dysfunction / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between chromosome abnormalities and male or female reproductive dysfunction and to be convinced of the role of pericentric inversion of chromosome 9 (inv (9)) on human phenotypes. METHODS: Between Jan. 1995 and Dec. 2003, results of 1713 chromosomal analyses which were referred to our cytogenetic laboratory were analyzed. Study groups consisted of 658 cases of men and 18 cases of women with unexplained infertility, 65 cases of men and 109 cases of women with history of recurrent spontaneous abortion, 78 cases of women with primary amenorrhea, 61 cases of women with secondary amenorrhea and, 382 cases of men and 342 cases of women with no reproductive dysfunction (control group). The incidence of inv (9) among each group was compared with control group. RESULTS: Chromosomal abnormalities were found in 110 cases (16.7%), 2 cases (11.1%), 3 cases (4.6%), 15 cases (13.8%), 29 cases (37.2%) and 10 cases (16.4%) in each group. The incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in male infertility was higher than previous reports, and 10 cases of inv (9) were detected in male infertility group. In cases of women with infertility and secondary amenorrhea, we couldn't find the relevance between reproductive dysfunction and chromosomal abnormality. In cases of women with recurrent spontaneous abortion, 6 cases (5.5%) had autosomal translocation and 7 cases (6.42%) had inv (9). In cases with primary amenorrhea, most chromosomal abnormalities found were related to sex chromosome such as Turner's syndrome, similar to other investigations. Thirty three cases of inv (9) was detected among the whole 1713 chromosomal analyses (1.93%). In cases of male infertility, 10 cases (1.52%) had inv (9), not significantly different with male control group. But 7 cases (6.42%) of inv (9) in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion were significantly higher than female control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Because considerable proportion of patients with reproductive dysfunction had various cytogenetic abnormalities, the chromosomal analysis should be considered as a diagnostic tool in the evaluation of reproductive dysfunction such as infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion, and amenorrhea. We also found that Inv (9) had a significantly increased incidence in female recurrent spontaneous abortion.

A Case of Split Hand Split Foot Malformation Associated with Pericentric Inversion of Chromosome 9 / 대한주산의학회잡지

Split hand split foot malformation (SHFM) is a human developmental disorder characterized by a deep median cleft in the hands and feet, missing digits, and fusion of the remaining digits. The disease itself is considered to be very rare, affecting one out of 90,000 newborn babies. SHFM is genetically heterogeneous. To date, five SHFM loci have been mapped, to chromosome 2, 3, 7, 10 and X, respectively. We experienced a case of SHFM in a male neonate who had lobster-claw deformities of the hands and feet. The karyotype of his chromosome was 46,XY,inv (9) (p12q13). We report the case with the review of the associated literatures.

A Case of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with ider(9)(q10)t(9;22)(q34;q11.2) / 대한진단검사의학회지

ider(9)(q10)t(9;22)(q34;q11.2) is an isochromosome for the long arm of a derivative chromosome 9 generated by a t(9;22), resulting from the deletion of the short arm of chromosome 9. It is known to be rarely observed in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic crisis transformed from chronic myelogenous leukemia. We herein describe a 26-year-old female patient with precursor B-cell ALL, cytogenetically characterized by ider(9)(q10)t(9;22). Fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis showed two ABL-BCR fusion signals on the derivative chromosome 9 and one BCR-ABL fusion signal on the derivative chromosome 22. Although a t(9;22) and a deletion of the short arm of chromosome 9 are known to be associated with a poor prognostic factor in acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a larger study is needed to determine the prognosis of ider(9)(q10)t(9;22) cases.

Trisomía parcial del cromosoma 9. Reporte de un caso / Partial trisomy of chromosome 9. A case report

La evidencia citogenética de una trisomía del cromosoma 9, ya sea de todo o parte del brazo corto, con o sin trisomía para el brazo largo, produce retardo mental y características físico clínicas constantes. Se presenta a una niña de 2 años y seis meses de edad, derivada al consultorio de genética por talla baja, hipoacusia, ausencia del lenguaje. Primera hija, de padres no consanguíneos, padre de 31 años de edad y madre de 29 años con prenatal controlado. Al examen físico presenta una circunferencia cefálica de 46 cm.(­2 DS), talla de 85 cm., peso de 10 Kg., con puente nasal alto, orejas prominentes de implantación baja, dedos de manos y pies cortos, con hipoplasia ungueal. El estudio cromosómico en linfocitos de sangre periférica estimulados con fitohemaglutinina mostró una trisomía parcial del cromosoma 9. Cariotipo 47,XX,+ (9) ( p11, 1; p24,3). Los hallazgos fenotípicos observados en la niña, son comparados con las de otros pacientes con otras alteraciones citogenéticas del mismo cromosoma, corroborándose la existencia de una región critica para el fenotipo descrito para el síndrome 9p.

The cytogenetic evidence of the partial trisomy of chromosome 9, either complete or affecting part of the short arm with or without trisomy in the long arm, produces mental retardation and constant clinical and physical characteristics. We present a 2­year and six months old girl, derived to the genetics consulting service because of low weight, hypoacusia and absence of language. She was the first daughter of non­consanguineous 31 year­old father and 29 year­old mother with prenatal control. To the physical exam she presented a cephalic circumference of 46 cm (­2 DS), 85 cm height, 10 kg weight, with high nasal bridge, prominent ears of low installation, short fingers of hands and feet with ungueal hypoplasia. The chromosome study of peripheral blood lymphocytes stimulated with phytohemagglutinin showed a partial trisomy of chromosome 9. Kariotype 47,XX,+ (9) (p11, 1; p24,3). The phenotypic findings observed in the girl are compared to those of other patients with different cytogenetic alterations of the same chromosome, being corroborated the existence of a critical region for the phenotype described for 9p syndrome.

Clinical Implication of the Deletion Status of ABL-BCR on Derivative Chromosome 9 in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia / 대한진단검사의학회지

BACKGROUND: The complementary ABL-BCR gene rearrangement is formed at chromosome 9 parallel to the Ph chromosome at der(22)t(9;22), which has been found deleted in a minority of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) patients. This study was designed to analyze the deletion status of ABL and/or BCR on derivative chromosome 9 and to evaluate the prognostic significance of the deletion of these genes in CML. METHODS: We studied 79 patients who were diagnosed as CML at Seoul National University Hospital between January 1997 and February 2002. The deletion status of ABL and BCR on derivative chromosome 9 was investigated by interphase fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) method. RESULTS: ABL deletion was detected in 14 (17.7%) patients and BCR deletion was observed in 8 patients (10.1%). Event-free survival time of the patients with ABL and/or BCR deletion (19.0%) was shorter than that of the patients without any deletion of these two genes (median, 40.0 months vs. 92.0 months)(P=0.027). Twenty seven patients progressed to blast crisis in this period. The period to blast crisis was also shorter in 8 patients with ABL and/or BCR deletion than in 19 patients without any gene deletion (P=0.044). The b2a2 mRNA type was more frequent in the patients with ABL deletion only than in the patients without any gene deletion (P=0.034). CONCLUSIONS: Event-free survival time and the period to blast crisis were significantly shorter in patients with deletion of ABL and/or BCR on derivative chromosome 9. ABL and/or BCR deletion can be a significant prognostic marker that indicates rapid disease progression.

A Case of Duplication 9p Syndrome: Partial Trisomy 9p

Trisomy 9p syndrome was first described by Rethore, et al in 1970 and about 150 cases have been reported. Trisomy 9p has been reported as either partial or complete. The term "duplication 9p syndrome" instead of "trisomy 9p syndrome" is used since most of the reported patients had only partial duplication rather than the whole arm duplication of 9p. Duplication of 9p syndrome is characterized by growth and developmental retardation, microbrachycephaly, deep and wide set eyes with down-slanting palpebral fissures, "globular" nose, down-turned corners of the mouth, prominent apparently low-set ears, and short fingers and toes with small nails. A 10- month-old male was referred to our department of pediatrics because of hypotonia and delayed development. Karyotype revealed 46, XY, dup(9)(p12p24) by GTC-Banding. We report a case of a duplication 9p syndrome diagnosed by GTC-banding.