Definition

IDH2 mutations are seen in approximately 12% of AML patients and, similar to IDH1, lead to epigenetic disruption through production of 2-hydroxyglutarate. The most common variants are R140 and R172; patients with the R140 mutation have significantly longer overall and progression-free survival compared with R172.

Gene/region examined

IDH2 exon 4

Method

DNA analysis

Accepted sample types

Bone marrow (EDTA), FFPE

Description

AML prognosis.

Inheritance

This is somatic, a mutation acquired in AML blasts; unlike IDH1, it is mainly of clinical significance in AML.

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Inheritance Patterns

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Carrier (Heterozygous / Homozygous)

Why it matters: In autosomal recessive inheritance, when each parent is a carrier (while both appear healthy), the chance of their child being born with the disease is 25% in each

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VUS (Variant of Uncertain Significance)

This is the situation where the test has detected a change in the DNA, but the role of this change in the development of disease is unconfirmed.

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How to Read a Genetic Test Result (Positive / Negative / VUS)

A genetic test result falls into three main categories

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A genetic test is a type of medical test that detects changes in genes, chromosomes or proteins. Today there are more than 77,000 genetic tests available.

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