Chromosome 5q deletion syndrome
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Chromosome 5q deletion syndrome is an acquired, hematological disorder characterized by loss of part of the long arm (q arm, band 5q33.1) of human chromosome 5 in bone marrow myelocyte cells. This chromosome abnormality is most commonly associated with the myelodysplastic syndrome.
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Chromosome 5q deletion syndrome | |
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Other names | Chromosome 5q monosomy, 5q- syndrome |
Photomicrograph of bone marrow showing abnormal mononuclear megakaryocytes typical of 5q- syndrome | |
Specialty | Hematology |
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It should not be confused with "partial trisomy 5q", though both conditions have been observed in the same family.[1] This should not be confused with the germ line cri du chat (5p deletion) syndrome which is a deletion of the short arm of the 5th chromosome.[citation needed] Diagnosis is achieved through marrow biopsy.