The very rare association between T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and down syndrome: a case report and review of the literature - Takeaways - MDSpire

The very rare association between T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and down syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

  • By

  • Giacomo Gotti

  • Laura Rachele Bettini

  • Stefano Rebellato

  • Valentino Conter

  • Antonella Colombini

  • Veronica Leoni

  • Alessandra Sala

  • Marco Spinelli

  • Andrea Biondi

  • Grazia Fazio

  • Adriana Cristina Balduzzi

  • Carmelo Rizzari

  • May 18, 2026

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    Children with Down syndrome have a significantly higher incidence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, primarily B-cell precursor ALL.

  • 2

    T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Down syndrome patients is extremely rare, with limited genetic and clinical characterization.

  • 3

    The case study describes a 7-year-old boy with Down syndrome diagnosed with T-ALL, exhibiting a complex karyotype and specific somatic mutations.

  • 4

    The patient faced severe complications during chemotherapy, necessitating treatment modifications, yet achieved minimal residual disease negativity.

  • 5

    This case highlights the need for improved understanding and treatment guidelines for T-ALL in Down syndrome patients due to its rarity.

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The very rare association between T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and down syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

  • by Giacomo Gotti, Laura Rachele Bettini, Stefano Rebellato, Valentino Conter, Antonella Colombini, Veronica Leoni, Alessandra Sala, Marco Spinelli, Andrea Biondi, Grazia Fazio, Adriana Cristina Balduzzi, Carmelo Rizzari

  • May 18, 2026

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