Unexpected High Frequency of Pathogenic Germline Variants in Older Adults with Primary Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Abstract Background: Germline predisposition is increasingly being recognised in myeloid neoplasms (MN) including primary myelodysplastic syndrome. An unequivocal diagnosis of germline predisposition carries actionable considerations for patient management including donor stem cell source for allogeneic transplantation, dose-reduction of conditioning regimes and screening for extra-hematological disease (such as pulmonary abnormalities in patients with telomere biology disorders). In addition, the identification of MDS predisposition syndromes can avoid misdiagnosis (for example, distinguishing idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura from thrombocytopenia due to RUNX1 germline variant). However, the prevalence of pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) in unselected pMDS patients presenting at older age remains unknown. Aim: This study assesses frequency and type of pathogenic germline variants in MDS patients and compares with age matched healthy controls and patients with other cancers. Method: We analysed 68 known cancer predisposition genes in germline samples of 146 samples from myeloid neoplasms. Study included primary MDS (n=51) and MDS diagnosed in cancer survivors with (n=77) or without prior exposure to cytotoxic therapy (n=18). Using uniform American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) guidelines for annotating germline mutation, we also compared the frequency of pathogenic germline variants in the same genes with patients with single cancer and age-match healthy controls (>70 years). Results: Pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) were identified in 19% (28/146) patients compared to 4% and 3% patients with single cancer and age-matched controls respectively (P<0.0001) (Fig. 1A). Median age at diagnosis was similar between MN patients with or without PGVs [66 years (19-81) vs. 70 years (33-87); P=0.06]. PGVs were most frequent in DDX41 (n=7, 33%) followed by BRCA1 (n=2, 10%), GATA2 (n=2; 10%) and TP53 (n=2; 10%) (Fig.1B). We also identified pathogenic copy number variations (CNV) in 4 patients. The distribution of PGVs was also different, with DDX41 PGVs absent in single cancers and more prevalent in MN than age-matched controls (35% vs. 4%, P<0.001). The frequency of PGV was not significantly different between P-MN and T-MN/ MC-MN (17% versus 10%, P = 0.32 (Fig.1C). The frequency of PGV was 30%, 6%, 19%, 15% and 18% in patients ≤50, 51-59, 60-69, 70-79 and >80 years of age (Fig. 1D). Phenotypic features such as monocytopenia and mycobacterium infections (MonoMAC; SA460) and personal and family history of pulmonary fibrosis (SA918) were present in only two cases with PGVs. Family history of MDS/AML was present in only in four cases with PGVs, in which PGVs were found in typical myeloid malignancy genes (DDX41, GATA2). Importantly, some patients with family history of solid cancers carried PGVs in genes traditionally associated with solid cancers (e.g. MSH6, NF1, TP53 and BRCA1). SA927 had a PGV in MSH6 and multiple first-degree relatives with solid cancers including colon, renal and brain cancers. Moreover, 41% of adults with hematological disorders and a personal and/or family history of interstitial lung disease had PGVs in telomere biology disorder genes. Hence, family history should not be restricted to hematological disorders, but also solid cancers and non-malignant phenotypes (e.g. hepatic and pulmonary fibrosis). The frequency of PGVs was not different in patients with and without family history of cancer (23% vs. 13%, P=0.32). Conclusion: The frequency of PGVs is significantly high in MN compared to age matched healthy control and other cancer patients. Our observation of a high frequency of PGVs in the older MDS population warrants standardization of germline testing at diagnosis to guide optimal management of patients and their families. Figure 1 Figure 1. Disclosures Hiwase: Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; AbbVie: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

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Appropriateness of Thrombophilia Testing in Tertiary Care Centers in Edmonton

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v126.23.4470.4470 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 126 (23) ◽

pp. 4470-4470

Author(s):

Alabdurubalnabi Zainab ◽

Salma Shivji ◽

Cynthia Wu

Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Protein C ◽

Protein S ◽

Test Results ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Increased Risk ◽

History Of ◽

Thrombophilia Testing

Abstract INTRODUCTION Thrombophilia is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Despite this link, determining the presence or absence of such conditions has no role in VTE management including determining the choice or duration of anticoagulant therapy. Testing can be potentially harmful when results are misinterpreted or impact patient anxiety and insurance eligibility. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) or were admitted to the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH), Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) and Grey Nuns Hospital (GNH) and underwent any number of thrombophilia tests (including factor V Leiden [FVL], prothrombin gene mutation [PT20210], protein C [PC], protein S [PS], antithrombin [AT] and antiphospholipid antibody testing). To assess for appropriateness of testing, categories of data were collected including presence of other strong risk factors obviating the need to look for other causes, indicators for higher yield (age of patient, presence of family history of VTE, idiopathic nature of VTE), presence of factors that confound testing (such as therapeutic anticoagulation) and relevant follow up (appropriate repeat testing when necessary). We also collected basic patient demographics, VTE details and ordering physician/service details to evaluate under what circumstances testing may be ordered more frequently. RESULTS 134 charts of patients tested for thrombophilia were reviewed between 2007-2013 at UAH and RAH Hospitals. A total of 965 thrombophilia tests were done (see analysis table). 13.4% of the testing was ordered by hematologists, 23.1% by neurologists, 52.2% by other internists. Overall, all patients had tests performed inappropriately, lacked appropriate follow up or had uninterpretable results and none had documented counseling prior to thrombophilia testing. CONCLUSIONS Thrombophilia testing is frequently ordered inappropriately and not adequately followed up. Strategies to educate physicians on indications and limitations of testing are warranted. These strategies can help decrease over/under/misinterpretation of thrombophilia testing as well as result in significant savings to the health care system if testing can be reduced. Table 1. Demographics Sample Size Males Females Total 74 (55.22%) 60 (44.78%) 134 (100%) Age at time of testing (Yrs) Range 19-88 Average 48.7 Patients' Test Results Test Times Performed Abnormal Results APCR 134 (100%) 32 (23.8%) FVL genetic test 58 (43%) 21 (39%) PT20210 105 (77%) 4 (3.8%) Protein C 100 (74.1%) 8 (8%) Protein S 99 (73.3%) 16 (16.2%) AT levels 99 (73.3%) 19 (19.2%) Anticardiolipin Ab 117 (86.7%) 4 (3.4%) Lupus Anticoagulant 109 (81.3%) 10 (10.2%) Provoking Factors Patients with One or More Provoking Factors Major 10 7.4% Moderate 74 56% Minor 29 21.8% No Provoking Factors 49 36.8% Family History of VTE 12 8.9% Protein C and Protein S Testing Done During Acute VTE 64 64% Patient was on Warfarin 25 25% Number of Abnormal Test Results 24 16% Number of Repeated Abnormal Tests 0 0% AT Testing Total Tests Performed 99 73.3% Done During Acute VTE 62 63% Patient was on Therap. Heparin or LMWH 62 62.6% Number of Abnormal Test Results 19 19.2% Abnormal Tests Repeated? 7 37% Repeat Tests Showing Normal Results 3 57% APA Testing Tests were Repeated After 12 Weeks for Confirmation 11% Disclosures Wu: Leo Pharma: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Pfizer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

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Germline and Acquired Genetic Variants in Myelodysplastic Syndromes in Young Adults without a Preexisting Disorder or Organ Dysfunction

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-116045 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 4339-4339

Author(s):

Tzu Hua Chen-Liang ◽

Ana M Hurtado López ◽

Laura Palomo ◽

Teresa Bernal Del Castillo ◽

Mar Tormo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Marrow ◽

Young Adults ◽

Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Bone Marrow Failure ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Germline Variants ◽

Very High ◽

Congenital Syndrome

Abstract Background and Aim:It is increasingly recognized that patients with a de novomyelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) onset as young adults, lacking any other feature of a congenital disorder, may share a pathogenic overlap due to the presence of both germline and somatic variants. Identifying an inherited pathogenic variant has important therapeutic implications beyond family counselling: adapting the selection of sibling donor, the use of highly cytotoxic therapy and the monitoring for other cancer development. However, most studies have focused on patients with suspected inherited disorders based on the presence of physical abnormalities and/or family history. In addition, a mixture of pediatric and adult cases is usually reported. The aim of this study is to characterize the germline and tumor variants in a group of adult MDS patients without accompanying congenital physical anomalies and or family antecedent of bone marrow failure. Methods: We included 72 patients from 15 Spanish centers with a diagnosis of MDS between 18 and 60 years old (y.o). Patients with a previously diagnosed or suspected (one physical anomaly or family history) congenital syndrome were excluded. Diagnoses were made in accordance with the WHO 2016 classification. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) libraries were prepared using SureSelectXT Target Enrichment and sequenced on a HiSeq4000 platform (IlluminaInc.). Mean number of reads per sample was 138,726,017 with a Phred Quality Score >30 in 95.05% of bases. Read mapping sequence alignment and variant calling were performed using Biomedical Workbench (Qiagen). WES was performed on 72 tumor and 32 paired germinal DNA (buccal swab). To identify potential germline-causal mutations, a selection tool was implemented incorporating 239 genes associated with cause or predisposition to bone marrow failure or cancer. Variants with an ExAC, TOPMed and/or European 1000 Genomes minor allele frequency ≥0.01 were discarded. Results: The median age at diagnosis was 49 y.o. The cohort was categorised into two groups, less or equal 50 y.o. (62.5%) and between 50 and 60 y.o. (37.5%). In the first group, the frequency according to the WHO classification were 12% MDS with single lineage dyplasia (MDS-SLD), 8% MDS with ring sideroblasts (MDS-RS), 11% MDS with multilineage dyplasia (MDS-MLD), 24% MDS with excess blasts(MD-EB), 4% MDS with isolated del(5q)(MDS-del5q), 4% MDS unclassifiable and 4% chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). Meanwhile, in the group with age more than 50 y.o., the subtypes were 3.7% MDS-SLD, 7.4% MDS-RS, 29.6% MDS-MLD, 40.7% MD-EB, 3.7% MDS-del5q, and 14.8% CMML.Patients less or equal 50 y.o. were stratified based on IPSS-R as very low (4%), low (64%), intermediate (20%), high (12%) and very high (0%); and the group of more than 50 y.o. as very low (14.8%), low (33.3%), intermediate (29.6%), high (11.1%) and very high (11.1%).The mean number of somatic mutations was 0.68 in patients with less or equal 50 y.o. and 1.37 in those between 50 and 60 y.o., p=0.033 (U Mann-Whitney); and regarding germline variants, the first group mean number was 2.44 (p25-75, 1-3) and the second group showed a mean of 1.85 (QI 25-75, 1-3), p= 0,331.In the whole cohort, germline variants were found in 62 out of 72 patients, with the following frequencies: ATR(N=5, 6.9%), followed by BARD1(N=5, 6.9%), ERCC6L2(N=4, 5.6%), MSH6(N=4, 5.6%), TCIRG1(N=4, 5.6%), NBEAL2(N=4, 5.6%), ASXL1(N=3, 4.2%), ATM(N=3, 4.2%), MPL(N=3, 4.2%), NF1(N=3, 4.2%), RECQL4(N=3, 4.2%), SAMD9L(N=3, 4.2%), WRN(N=3, 4.2%).Among germline variants, those reported previously as pathogenic or likely pathogenic, or involving genes associated with familial MDS/AML included: ERCC6L2(N=4, 5.6%), SAMD9L(N=3, 4.2%), and one case mutated for DDX41, FANCC, JAK2, MSH6, SETBP1, MUTYH, BRCA1and RECQL4. In the whole cohort, somatic variants were found in 38 patients, with the following frequencies: TP53(N=7, 9.7%), ASXL1(N=7, 9.7%), SETBP1(N=5, 6.9%), NF1(N=5, 6.9%), SRSF2(N=4, 5.5%). Conclusion:In this subset of young adults with de novo MDS without congenital anomalies and/or familial history suggesting the presence of an undiagnosed congenital syndrome, 18% of the cohort harbored a likely causative germline variant. In addition, we noted a predominance of variants affecting genes with a cancer predisposition limited to the hematopoietic system, rather than classical telomere, DNA damage genes with an established mendelian link. Table. Table. Disclosures Díez-Campelo: Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau.

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A Survey of the Etiology of Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP).

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v120.21.2239.2239 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 120 (21) ◽

pp. 2239-2239

Author(s):

Valerie Arias ◽

Ehsan Shabbir ◽

Daniel Victorio ◽

Emily Sperling ◽

Naznin Haq ◽

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Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Family History ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Formal Statistical Analysis ◽

History Of

Abstract Abstract 2239 Introduction: Socioeconomic, environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors play a role in the etiology of ITP but are poorly understood. A self-reported questionnaire was designed to study these relationships and how these factors prior to the diagnosis of ITP relate to treatment response and disease progression in order to gain insight into the etiology of ITP. Methods: To design the questionnaire that would address topics of interest: 1) 60 ITP patient interviews were performed and 2) the questionnaire was reviewed by project coordinators, nurse practitioners, Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA) members, and hematologists. The input was incorporated into a further-revised questionnaire, which was then administered to both “pediatric” (patients <18 years of age at the time of diagnosis) and adult ITP patients from the Platelet Disorders Center at Weill Cornell - New York Presbyterian Hospital. Formal statistical analysis to relate responses to one question to responses of another to define sub-groups of patients is ongoing. Results: 109 patients were enrolled. Ages ranged from 2–78 years of age; median age was 55 years, with 21 females and 33 “pediatric” patients. The most frequent environmental exposures in adults were automotive exhaust (n=14) and Teflon (n=12). In pediatrics, preservatives and insecticides (n=8) and Teflon (n=7) were most common. The most prevalent hazardous substances in both groups were cleaning supplies (n=16 adults, n=9 “pediatric”) and chlorinated water (n=13 adult, n=9 “pediatric”). 13 adults also had exposure to gasoline or diesel fumes. Refer to figure 1. 51(47%) patients reported at least one infection prior to diagnosis with ITP. The most common were Strep throat (n=12); influenza (n=9), and respiratory tract infections (n=8). Twenty-four (22%) patients reported at least one autoimmune disease, including celiac (n=2) and discoid lupus (n=2).Twenty-one patients reported a family history of Type II diabetes, 12 Type I diabetes, 13 osteoarthritis and 10 rheumatoid arthritis. Eight (7%) patients reported at least one inflammatory disease including: Crohn's disease (n=3), Inflammatory bowel disease (n=7), Systemic lupus erythematous and Vitiligo(each n=1). Thirty-seven (34%) patients reported surgeries prior to diagnosis of ITP, especially: appendectomy (n=8) and tonsil removal (n=8). Twenty-three patients traveled close to date of diagnosis, 58 patients reported more stress than usual (i.e. death of a relative, loss of employment); 13 patients reported a drastic change in diet (i.e. decreasing calories (n=7) or becoming vegetarian (n=5)). Vitamin supplementation for vitamin C and D (each n=17), E (n=12) and B (n=11) were common. In addition, 11 vitamin deficiencies were reported, vitamin D (n=5), vitamin B12 (n=3) and other (n=3). The most frequent allergic reactions included: 31 (28%) patients with hay fever, 9 patients with allergies to milk, 7 patients with poison ivy or skin irritation, 6 patients with eczema, and 4 with allergic rhinitis. Other medical conditions reported were: hypothyroidism (n=10), hyperthyroidism (n=9), high blood pressure (N=16), high cholesterol (N=14), and anemia (N=13) [9 additional patients included 4 with iron deficiency anemia and 5 with a family history of iron deficiency anemia]. Seven patients reported a lack of prenatal care in their mothers' pregnancy and 7 were premature. Medications reported include: acetaminophen (n=53), antibiotics (n=36), antihistamines (n=22), and hormone therapy (n=17). Vaccinations received close to date of diagnosis include: flu vaccine (n=10) and T-dap (n=9). Prednisone was reported most frequently as both the best therapy to minimize symptoms (n=18) and the worst (n=16). Conclusion: Our pilot study intended to capture critical information and to further development of the questionnaire. We can see if there are groups of patients in whom onset and other characteristics relate to outcomes including response to treatment. Following formal statistical analysis of the material acquired (in progress and anticipated by early September), the next step will be for a final updated version of the questionnaire to be posted on the PDSA web site in order to accrue responses from a much larger number of patients. The questionnaire will also be given to a non-ITP patient population to serve as controls. Disclosures: Bussel: Amgen: Family owns Amgen stock Other, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Cangene: Research Funding; GlaxoSmithKline: Family owns GSK stock, Family owns GSK stock Other, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Genzyme: Research Funding; IgG of America: Research Funding; Immunomedics: Research Funding; Ligand: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Eisai: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Shionogi: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Sysmex: Research Funding; Portola: Consultancy. Off Label Use: The use of romiplostim in pediatric patients was examined in this study.

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Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Von Willebrand Disease in Oman

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2019-123915 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 4939-4939

Author(s):

Shamsa Alkaabi ◽

Aala Alzadjali ◽

Mustafa Wasifuddin ◽

Ibrahim Suliman Masoud Alghaithi ◽

Murtadha Al-Khabori ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Positive Family History ◽

Von Willebrand Disease ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Type Iii ◽

History Of ◽

Bleeding Score ◽

Von Willebrand

Introduction: Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is the second most common inherited bleeding disorder. There is paucity of the literature describing the prevalence and clinical characteristics of VWD in this part of the world. The aim of the current study is to detect the prevalence, describe the spectrum of the different types of VWD, their mode of presentation, bleeding phenotype and outcome in Oman. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out in the 2 available referral tertiary care facilities in Oman namely; Sultan Qaboos University and the Royal Hospitals. The study included all children and adults diagnosed with VWD in Oman until June 2019. The patients were subtyped as per the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) criteria. Data was collected from the electronic hospital systems in both hospitals. Out of 700 entries of VWD in both hospitals, only 140 were true cases and 560 were tested negative but wrongly labelled. Patients or their next of ken were called and interviewed to obtain the necessary information that was not documented in the electronic system. Results: A total of 140 patients are confirmed to have VWD giving a prevalence of 1:20000. Fifty eight patients are males (41.5%), 82 patients are females (58.5%). Sixty six patients have type I (47%), 38 patients have type II (27%) and 36 patients have type III (26%). The majority of patients 90 (64%) were diagnosed before the age of 20 years and 62 of them (68%) had positive family history of the disease. The most common presentation was recurrent unexplained bruising. As expected, patients with type III tend to have a significant bleeding phenotype with a bleeding score more than 5 in adults and 3 for paediatric patients. All of them were admitted to hospital at some point electively (for surgery) or for bleeding control, however, they were not put on prophylaxis. None of the patients had serious or intra-cranial bleeding. Conclusion: Von Willebrand Disease is not uncommon in Oman with an overall prevalence of 1:20000, however, it is much less than what was originally reported in previous studies in developing countries and the WFH website. The majority of patients are type 1 and have a positive family history of the disease. The disease is more common in females. All patients with type III have abnormal bleeding score and required VW factor replacement at one point. None of the patients had a serious bleed and they are not on prophylaxis. Keywords: Von Willebrand disease, Prevalence, Oman. Disclosures Al-Khabori: AstraZeneca: Honoraria; Amgen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; SOBI: Honoraria; NovoNardisk: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Shire (Takeda): Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Servier: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Roche: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Abbvie: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

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Risk Factors for the Development of High-Titer Inhibitors in 260 Children with Severe Hemophilia a Born Between 1990 and 2009: The Remain Study

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v128.22.3774.3774 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 128 (22) ◽

pp. 3774-3774

Author(s):

Maria Elisa Mancuso ◽

Kathelijn Fischer ◽

Elena Santagostino ◽

Johannes Oldenburg ◽

Helen Platokouki ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Hemophilia A ◽

High Titer ◽

High Dose ◽

Severe Hemophilia ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

History Of

Abstract The development of anti-FVIII antibodies (i.e., inhibitors) is the major side effect of severe hemophilia A treatment. Inhibitors mainly develop in children during the first 50 exposure days and are classified in low-and high-titer (i.e., peak titer < or > 5 UB/ml). High-titer inhibitors have the major clinical impact. At diagnosis however, the real nature of the antibody is not clear in all patients, since some low-titer inhibitors may progress to high-titer. The determinants of the evolution from low- to high-titer inhibitors are still unclear and the aim of the present study was to investigate potential risk factors associated with the progression from low- to high-titer inhibitors. This study is a follow-up study of the PedNet Registry and includes 260 children with severe hemophilia A and clinically relevant inhibitors, born between 1990 and 2009 and consecutively recruited from 31 hemophilia centers in 16 countries. Clinical and laboratory data were collected from the date of first positive inhibitor test and covered a minimum of 3-years follow-up. Factors potentially associated with progression from low- to high-titer inhibitor development were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. F8 mutation type was known in 247 patients (95%), including 202 (82%) null mutations (i.e., large deletions, nonsense mutations and inversions). Positive family history of inhibitors was present in 37 of 99 (37%) with positive family history of hemophilia. At diagnosis 49% (n=127) had low-titer inhibitors, however, upon FVIII re-exposure, 50% of low-titer inhibitors progressed to high-titer and only 25% of patients (n=69) had persistent low-titer inhibitors. Within the first 3 years of follow-up, immune tolerance induction (ITI) was equally implemented in around 80% of low-and high-titer patients but it was started later in children with high-titers (median time to ITI start 4.5 vs 0.3 months; p<0.001) in whom daily regimens and high-dose FVIII were more frequently adopted (89, 67% vs 41, 50% and 98, 74% vs 35, 43%; p=0.01 and <0.001, respectively). Overall high-titer inhibitor development was associated with null F8 mutations (OR 2.8, 95%CI 1.4-5.5) and family history of inhibitors (OR 3.9, 95%CI 1.2-12.6). The progression from low- to high-titer inhibitors during follow up, was associated with the use of high-dose ITI regimens (i.e., >100 IU/kg/day) with an OR of 3.9 (95%CI 1.5-10.0), independent from the effects of F8 mutation type (adjusted OR 3.6, 95%CI 1.4-9.8) and family history of inhibitors (adjusted OR 6.7, 95%CI 1.1-42.6). No difference was found by comparing the use of daily versus non-daily ITI. In conclusion, in a cohort of 260 children with severe hemophilia A and inhibitors, 49% presented with low-titers at diagnosis and 46% of them progressed to high-titers during follow-up. Progression to high-titer inhibitors was associated with the use of high-dose ITI. These results suggest that intensive ITI should be avoided as initial strategy in low-titer inhibitor patients. Disclosures Mancuso: Pfizer: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Sobi/Biogen Idec: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Novo Nordisk: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; CSL Behring: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Baxalta: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Bayer Healthcare: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Kedrion: Consultancy. Fischer:Wyeth/Pfizer: Research Funding; Biogen: Consultancy; NovoNordisk: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Pfizer: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Biotest Octapharma: Speakers Bureau; CSL Behring: Speakers Bureau; Baxter: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Freeline: Consultancy; Bayer: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Santagostino:Octapharma: Consultancy; Novo Nordisk: Consultancy; Kedrion: Consultancy; Sobi: Consultancy; Biogen Idec: Consultancy; Roche: Consultancy; Grifols: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy; Baxalta: Consultancy; CSL Behring: Consultancy; Bayer: Consultancy. Escuriola:Baxalta, now part of Shire: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Other: Investigator Clinical Studies, Research Funding; Bayer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Biotest: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; CSL Behring: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Grifols: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Octapharma: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; NovoNordisk: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Liesner:BPL: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Bayer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Cangene: Research Funding; CSL Behring: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Baxalta Innovations GmbH, now a part of Shire: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; SOBI: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Octapharma: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Biogen: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Grifols: Consultancy, Honoraria. Nolan:Sobi: Research Funding; Biogen: Research Funding.

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Heterozygous CTC1 Variants in Acquired Bone Marrow Failure

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-115193 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 3866-3866

Author(s):

Wenyi Shen ◽

Cassandra M. Hirsch ◽

Bartlomiej P. Przychodzen ◽

Reda Z. Mahfouz ◽

Tomas Radivoyevitch ◽

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Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Germ Line ◽

Index Case ◽

Bone Marrow Failure ◽

Compound Heterozygous ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Tier 1 ◽

History Of ◽

History Of Cancer

Abstract Germ line (GL) alterations of telomerase machinery genes may lead to inherited telomeropathies, but recent analysis of large control populations revealed that some of the previously assumed pathologic variants are present in comparable frequencies in healthy individuals. Pathogenic telomerase gene variants can be found, but are rare in idiopathic aplastic anemia (AA) and are associated with excessive telomere attrition. Previously, in a cohort of patients with MDS, pathogenic germ line variants of telomerase genes were very extremely rare. Recently a patient with bone marrow failure and liver cirrhosis presented with a biallelic CTC1 gene mutation. CTC1 is a member of the CTC complex, located on Chr 17p13.1, and critical for telomere replication. GL alterations of this gene were found to cause inherited disease, including Coats plus (CP), dyskeratosis congenital (DC) and cerebroretinal microangiopathy with calcifications and cysts (CRMCC) in a compound heterozygous manner. Our patient (age 28) had compound heterozygous CTC1 germline mutations (p.Lys242Leufs*41 and p.Cys985del) resulting in early childhood presentation of DC, subsequent severe AA at the age of 19, and a significant shortening of telomeres. Both parents as confirmed CTC1 variant carriers showed normal blood counts. Based on this index case and literature reports, manifest CTC1 diseases follow a recessive trait, however, but it is possible that heterozygous carriers may indeed have also an increased, albeit attenuated risk of BMF leading to a later manifestation or incomplete penetrance. To test this possible scenario we screened a cohort of acquired BMF (n=538) with AA/PNH (172), MDS/AML (n=366), with deep NGS of all coding regions of CTC1. In total, we identified 10 heterozygous CTC1 variants in 10 unrelated patients (8 AA/PNH and 2 MDS); 4/10 variants (1 stop gain R1202X and 3 frameshift deletions D405fs, P999fs, E454fs) were fulfilled the criteria of Tier-1 lesions and were found in AA/PNH patients (4/172, 2.3%), The remaining 6 missense variants were of uncertain significance or likely benign(Tier-2), 2 of which (H1092G and E1136K) were found in a compound heterozygous configuration in a AA/PNH patient. K438N, as a novel missense variant, was recurrently present in 2 MDS pts. Given the expected frequency of the CTC1 variants found in controls (104/33370, 0.3%), CTC1 variants appear to be enriched in AA/PNH subgroup (p<0.001). Of note is that none of the carriers of pathogenic CTC1 mutations showed any physical signs of inherited congenital BMF syndromes or any family history of leukemia, BMF and any other cancers. Interestingly, patients with sAA/PNH syndrome and biallelic CTC1 variant eventually evolved to MDS, while the other monoallelic CTC1 carriers showed stable disease and responsed to immunosuppression. Flow cytometric telomere length measurement (adjusted for age) showed a markedly shortened telomere in the index case, as well as 1 SAA case carrying biallelic CTC1 variants and 1 AA case with co-concurrent POT1 and CTC1 variants when compared with age matched controls. A significant difference was seen when comparing telomere length between CTC1 variants carriers and age-matched normal controls, while no difference was seen among CTC1 variants carriers, AA/PNH group without any variants. Because of the curious co-incidence of heterozygous CTC1 variants and AA/PNH, we further analyzed this subgroup for the presence of other telomerase gene mutations, 11/172 Tier-1 variants, while 6 Tier-1 GLVs detected in MDS. Most frequent SNVs were found in POT1 with 5/172 (3%) in AA/PNH and 3/366 (0.8%) in MDS/AML. Notably, in one AA/PNH patient POT1 stop gain variant (Q364X) was co-concurrent with CTC1 heterozygous frame shift deletion (P999fs). The enrichment of variants in TELO-related genes in AA/PNH subgroup was found in comparison to MDS/AML (p<.01) and ExAC database controls (p<.01). Further clinical phenotype analysis indicated that 3 AA/PNH cases harboring POT1, TINF2 and TERT Tier-1 variants had family history of cancer. Family history of cancer was also found in a MDS patient with a TINF2 variant. In sum, our results indicate that heterozygous CTC1 variants were associated with otherwise typical AA with clonal outgrowth of PNH clone and the presence of this variant does not seem to preclude response to immunosuppression. Disclosures Maciejewski: Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy; Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy; Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau.

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TP53 Mutations in Myeloid Neoplasm Patients with and without Significant Personal and Family History of Cancer

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-115562 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 2270-2270

Author(s):

Sophia Colombari Figueroa ◽

Bhumika J. Patel ◽

Shimoli Vipul Barot ◽

Teodora Kuzmanovic ◽

Aziz Nazha ◽

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Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Tp53 Mutation ◽

Degree Relative ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Tp53 Mutations ◽

Family History Of Cancer ◽

Common Diagnosis ◽

History Of ◽

History Of Cancer

Abstract Background: Next generation sequencing (NGS) of bone marrow or peripheral blood is increasingly being used in the upfront evaluation of patients with a new diagnosis of myeloid neoplasm (MN). This testing identifies salient mutations that are relevant in the biology of MN. Information obtained from NGS can inform patients and their family members about potential predisposition to current and future cancer diagnosis. Informing patients of the utility of NGS testing with regard to detection of GL risk as well as its current use in detection of somatic mutations is important. Additional relevant family history data can be combined in the clinical context of patient's personal oncologic history with the presence of a variant allele frequency (VAF) >30%-50% to enhance the prediction of GL predisposition. However, there is not a current consensus/guideline for further evaluation for possible GL predisposition for MN patients in the era of NGS results. Methods: At our institution, we identified 401 patients with the diagnosis of MN who were sequenced by NGS from 2012-2017. We performed a retrospective review of this panel of patients to identify specific characteristics that may warrant further GL testing. Among these, we focused our study on MN patients that harbored a TP53 mutation (N=66), although future work will include patients with other mutations including but not limited to genes such as RUNX1, GATA2, and ETV6 which are also known to be associated with GL predisposition to MN. We collected demographic information, specific diagnosis, personal history of cancer and corresponding treatment, family history of cancer in first and second degree relatives as well as cytogenetic abnormalities. The location, variant allele frequency (VAF), mutation type, and significance for each TP53 mutation was annotated. Additional mutations in any of the 36 other disease-relevant genes such as ASXL1, BCOR, JAK2 were also fully annotated. Results: In our cohort of 66 patients, 27 were females and 39 were males. AML/ALL was the most common diagnosis (32/66; 48.5%) followed by 31.8% (21/66) with MDS, 13.6% (9/66) with MPN, and 6% (4/66) with MPN/MDS. Clinically, of the 19 (30%) patients with prior history of cancer, 13 had treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation. Forty-four (67%) patients had family history of cancer, with 41 including a first degree relative and 9 including a second degree relative. Breast cancer was the most common diagnosis among those with family history of cancer (12/44). We further examined the characteristics of the TP53 mutations in our cohort. We identified that 48/66 (72.7%) cases had a single TP53 mutation of which 43 had a VAF >30% and 41 had a variant of known significance. Among the 18/66 (27.3%) cases with two TP53 mutations, 7 had a VAF >30% and all 18 had a variant of known significance. Only 1 case had a third TP53 mutation, which was a variant of known significance and had a VAF >30%. Additionally, at least one other co-mutation in a relevant gene was seen in 44% patients (29/66). Of these, the most common were DNMT3A (n=9), JAK2 (n=5), TET2 (n=5), with 3 each of BCORL1, IDH2 and NOTCH1. In terms of cytogenetics, samples were available for 60 patients of which only 4 (6.7%) had normal cytogenetics. Of those with abnormal cytogenetics, 49/56 (87.5%) had complex cytogenetics, 38/56 (67.9%) had deletion of chromosome 5q (del (5q)) and 21/56 (37.5%) had deletion of chromosome 17p (del (17p13.1)), all conferring adverse risk according to the 2017 European LeukemiaNet recommendations. Conclusion: Despite the widespread use and availability of NGS, patients may not have clarity on the possible implications of these test results. Our cohort demonstrates that there is a significant number of MN cases that warrant further annotation to determine GL versus somatic contributions. Further identification and follow up of the GL patients will offer clarity on how these genetic risks predict future outcomes. This cohort represents work that is a stepping stone for design and justification of a future prospective study that will propose and validate criteria for GL evaluation in patients with hematological neoplasms. Disclosures Nazha: MEI: Consultancy. Gerds:Apexx Oncology: Consultancy; Incyte: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy; CTI Biopharma: Consultancy. Sekeres:Opsona: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Opsona: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Maciejewski:Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy; Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy; Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau. Carraway:Novartis: Speakers Bureau; Balaxa: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Amgen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Jazz: Speakers Bureau; FibroGen: Consultancy; Agios: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau.

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Distinct Implications of TP53 Hits for Patients with Treatment-Related MDS and AML

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-120059 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 4353-4353

Author(s):

Teodora Kuzmanovic ◽

Bhumika J. Patel ◽

Yasunobu Nagata ◽

Hassan Awada ◽

Cassandra M. Hirsch ◽

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Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Published Data ◽

Snp Analysis ◽

Time To Progression ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Nuclear Trafficking ◽

History Of ◽

Post Therapy

Abstract Background: TP53 is one of the most frequently mutated genes across all malignancies. Efforts to describe its role in Myeloid Neoplasms (MN) as well as Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential (CHIP) have focused primarily on frequency and association with cytogenetic abnormalities and survival. Therapy-related MN (tMN), constituting ~ 10% of MN, show an increased incidence of TP53 mutations (TP53MT) as well as dismal prognosis. A current hypothesis on the origin of TP53MT in tMN states that it is present as CHIP prior to initiation of cytotoxic therapy (CT; chemotherapy, radiation) for primary malignancy (PM). However, analysis of differences between pre- and post- therapy TP53MT is necessary to elucidate mechanisms behind tMN outcomes and potentially offer new therapies. Methods: Two study groups are used in this analysis: MN patients (pts) seen at CCF and a meta-analysis of CHIP cases from 9 studies with and without PM and prior CT (Tables 1,2). Each group was compared independently as well as to each other. Differences in TP53MT were assessed including: domains mutated, types of mutations (missense, nonsense, frameshift, splicing), base changes (transitions, transversions). Survival and progression analysis were then examined in our cohort. We identified 61 MN pts with 79 TP53MT determined by NGS. Thirty-eight had no PM, termed as having primary MN (pMN); 19 had PM treated with CT (tMN); 4 had PM treated without CT (surgical resection), termed as having spontaneous second MN (sMN). Parallel to this, TP53MT from the meta-analysis (n=127) were pulled and sorted into the following categories: CHIP no malignancy, having no PM (n=64); CHIP sMN, having PM but not receiving CT prior to sampling (n=18); CHIP tMN, having PM and CT prior to sampling (n=45). We also found published data on 48 tMN pts with 68 TP53MT, termed tMN external. Results: In MN and CHIP, ~85% TP53MT occurred in the DNA binding domain (DBD). The distribution of domains mutated was similar in pMN, sMN, and tMN. Comparison of CHIP TP53MT to those in MN (irrespective of CT) as well as TP53MT found in all cases receiving CT to those not receiving treatment (irrespective of occurrence in CHIP or MN), yielded similar results. tMN were 2.5x more likely to have 2 TP53MTvs. pMN+sMN (p=.19). Transversions were 3x more common in tMN vs. pMN+sMN (p=.07). Splicing TP53MT were enriched in tMN (7%) and tMN external (12%) vs. pMN (2%), sMN (0%); enrichment was not as pronounced in CHIP tMN (4%) vs. CHIP no malignancy (2%), CHIP sMN (0%). Overall, treated cases were 6.2x more likely to have a splicing TP53MT (p=.011). ~7% of tMN TP53MT and 3% of those in tMN external occurred at residues involved in nuclear trafficking. Interestingly, they were found to be at nearly identical residues in the tetramerization domain: p.K305* in tMN and p.R306fs in tMN external, both in nuclear localization signal bipartite residues; p.F341Y in tMN and p.R342fs in tMN external cohort, which are part of the nuclear export signal. In our cohort, ~40% of tMN and pMN/sMN had loss of 17p13.1 by karyotyping/SNP analysis. Family history of cancer was present in ~70% in tMN, pMN, sMN. Interestingly, family history of hematologic cancer was only identified in pMN (19%, p=.0365). The overall survival (OS) of tMN TP53MT was on average (avg) 8.8 months (m) vs. 19.2m in pMN and 25.2m sMN (p=.018). Avg. OS of nuclear trafficking mutations was 4.7m vs. 17.3m for DBD mutants (p=.0002). Cases in which TP53 was deemed to be an ancestral/founder mutation (by recapitulation of clonal architecture using variant allele frequency and zygosity) had median OS of 8m vs. 17m where it was deemed to be a subclonal/second hit (p=.031).OS for pts with 2 TP53MT was on avg 8.6m vs. 19m for those with 1 mutation (p=.007). Sex, base change, mutation type, CT modality for PM had no effect on OS. Progression to higher disease state (i.e. MDS to AML) was also assessed. Overall, avg time to progression in tMN TP53MT was 6.9m vs. 25.8m in pMN/sMN (p=.0058). The avg time to progression in pts with 1 mutation was 25.6m vs. 7.7m in those with 2 mutations (p=.027). Conclusion: TP53 MT do not all have the same functional consequence. It has been suggested that presence of TP53MT, type of mutation found, and associated zygosity have novel therapeutic options in addition to current standard of care. Given the differences in pre- and post- therapy cases, stratification beyond simply presence or absence of TP53MT may be of benefit, particularly in the context of tMN. Disclosures Nazha: MEI: Consultancy. Gerds:CTI Biopharma: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy; Incyte: Consultancy; Apexx Oncology: Consultancy. Carraway:Amgen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Balaxa: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Jazz: Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Speakers Bureau; FibroGen: Consultancy; Agios: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau. Sekeres:Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Opsona: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Opsona: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Maciejewski:Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy; Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy.

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Mutations in Genes Associated with Familial Predisposition to Myeloid Neoplasms: Their Frequency and Associations with Pretreatment Characteristics in Adult Patients (Pts) with Presumably Sporadic De Novo Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-120085 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 1478-1478

Author(s):

Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld ◽

Jessica Kohlschmidt ◽

Krzysztof Mrózek ◽

Alice S. Mims ◽

Christopher J. Walker ◽

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Keyword(s):

Survival Rate ◽

Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Somatic Mutations ◽

De Novo ◽

Risk Group ◽

Germline Mutations ◽

World Health ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Myeloid Neoplasms

Abstract The effects of germline variants in the development of myeloid neoplasms, including AML, were largely neglected for decades. However, several myeloid neoplasms with germline predisposition have been recently recognized as separate entities in the 2016 revision to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemia. In addition to genes whose mutations are associated with bone marrow failure syndromes, and are long-known contributors to Mendelian disorders that have myelodysplastic syndromes/AML as the main clinical feature (e.g., germline CEBPA, GATA2 and RUNX1 mutations), 3 more genes were included: ANKRD26, DDX41 and SRP72. Mutations in these genes were described in few families, and are thus considered to be very rare. However, it is possible that their frequency might be underestimated, because the associated phenotypes are often vague and family history not routinely considered. To establish the frequency of ANKRD26, DDX41 and SRP72 mutations, and to characterize molecular and clinical features associated with these mutations, we determined mutational status of 83 cancer- and leukemia-associated genes using 2 targeted sequencing panels in diagnostic samples of 1,021 clinically well-characterized adult pts with de novo AML AML treated on trials conducted by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. Mutations in the 3 familial genes were found in 46 pts (4.5%), specifically, mutations in ANKRD26 in 15, DDX41 in 17 and SRP72 in 19 pts. Three pts had mutations in either 2 or all 3 genes. Mutations occurred at varying variant allele fractions (VAFs, median: 0.47; range: 0.10-0.98), with 76% of mutations observed with VAFs >35%. Mutations were found throughout the genes. Pts harboring mutations in any of the 3 genes were predominantly younger (median age, 54 years; range, 19-77), 65% of them were male, and 48% belonged to the 2017 European LeukemiaNet (ELN) favorable genetic risk group. The co-mutation profiles partially differed among the genes. NPM1 mutations were the most frequent co-mutations, occurring in 47%, 41%, and 42% of pts with mutations in ANKRD26, DDX41, and SRP72, respectively. However, ANKRD26-mutated pts frequently harbored FLT3-ITD and mutations in DNMT3A, IDH2 and SRSF2 genes (each detected in 20% of pts). DDX41-mutated pts commonly had mutations in NRAS (18%), SMARCA2 (12%) and TP53 (12%). SRP72-mutated pts often had mutations in TET2 (26%), CEBPA (23%) and IDH1 (21%). With the exception of a higher complete remission rate in ANKRD26-mutated pts (93% compared with 73% for DDX41- and 81% for SRP72-mutated pts), the clinical outcomes were very similar. Considering all 3 genes combined, the median 3-year disease-free survival rate of 25% and median 3-year overall survival rate of 44% resembled those of pts belonging to the ELN intermediate risk group. We next tested whether the variants detected in our cohort of pts with presumably sporadic AML were of germline or somatic origin. We performed Sanger sequencing on germline material (buccal swab or remission samples) of 28 pts who had mutations detected at VAF>35% and material available. Germline origin was determined for the mutations detected in 24 of 28 pts tested (86%; ANKRD26, 9/10 tested pts; SRP72, 9/11 pts; DDX41, 8/10 pts). Of the detected germline changes, 7/9 ANKRD26 mutations, 6/10 DDX41 mutations and 5/9 SRP72 mutations were predicted to have deleterious effects on the respective proteins via Polyphen. The 1 pt with mutations in all 3 genes were found to be somatic mutations. Additional genes whose germline mutations are known to occur in families, such as GATA2, CEBPA and RUNX1, were sequenced for somatic mutations in our pt cohort, but not yet tested for potential germline origin in our analysis. Thus, it is likely that the frequency of familial AML mutations is even higher in our cohort. To our knowledge, this is the first study that tested the frequency of 3 leukemia-predisposing gene mutations in a large cohort of adults with presumably sporadic AML. The relatively high number of germline mutations in these 3 genes highlights the importance of testing for germline mutations. Thus, inclusion of those genes in diagnostic sequencing panels should be considered, and critical consideration of obtained family history should be strongly encouraged for providers taking care of pts with myeloid malignancies. Support: U10CA180821, U10CA180882, U10CA180861, U24CA196171 Disclosures Mims: Novartis: Consultancy; Abbvie Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Agios Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Powell:Rafael Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Kolitz:Magellan Health: Consultancy, Honoraria.

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Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Thirty-Three Patients with Myeloid Neoplasms and DDX41 Mutation: Mayo Clinic Experience

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2021-144400 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 138 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 3691-3691

Author(s):

Ahmad Nanaa ◽

Aref Al-Kali ◽

David S. Viswanatha ◽

James M. Foran ◽

Talha Badar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Mayo Clinic ◽

Research Funding ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Dead Box ◽

History Of ◽

Normal Cytogenetics

Abstract Background: The DEAD-box helicase 41 (DDX41), an RNA helicase, have been described as a component of the RNA spliceosome (Cheah et al. International Journal of Hematology 2017). Although DDX41 mutations predispose to late-onset higher grade myeloid neoplasms (MN), these patients may have a trend toward favorable prognosis and outcomes. In this work, we describe the clinical characteristics and survival outcomes of isolated and co-mutated DDX41 patients (pts). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 4,524 consecutive pts who underwent next-generation sequencing (NGS) (OncoHeme 42 genes panel, Mayo Clinic) testing and included 32 pts harboring pathogenic DDX41 mutation and one pt with proven DDX41 germline variant of unknown significance (VUS). Chart review of DDX41-mutated (m) cases between 2009 and 2021 was conducted after IRB approval. We compared overall survival (OS) of unmatched 27 t(8;21)AML and 40 inv(16) AML pts with 10 m DDX41-AML pts. JMP® Pro 14.1.0 Software was used for statistical analysis. Results: DDX41 mutations characteristics: Our cohort included 19 (58%) myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), 10 (30%) acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), 2 (6%) myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), one clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) (3%) and one (3%) germline carrier. Germline testing was carried out in 10 pts, 9 of whom (90%) were confirmed to be germline). The start-loss variant (p.M1I) was the most common mutation type (N=10, 31%). Other types were frameshift (N=9, 28%), missense mutation (N=8, 25%), nonsense (N=3, 9%), and splice site mutation (N=2, 2%). Twenty-one (65.6%) DDX41 mutations clustered in the N-terminus (NT), 7 (22%) in the helicase-C domain (HCD), and 4 (12.5%) in the DEAD-box domain. Compared to NT mutations, patients with HCD mutation had no family history of solid tumors and were more likely to have an accompanying additional DDX41-VUS (0% vs 70%; p=.001) and (N=6, 86% vs. N=2,10%; p=.0001); respectively. I solated vs. co-mutated DDX41: Twenty (60%) pts were isolated-DDX41 and 13 (40%) were co-mutated. The median DDX41-VAF was 48% vs. 45% (p= .2) in the isolated compared to the co-mutated cases, respectively. The median number of co-mutations in the 13 co-mutated cases was 1 (range,1-3) with DNMT3A (38%), ASXL1 (30%), JAK2 (N=3, 23%), and EZH2 (N=2, 15%) were the most common co-mutations detected. Isolated DDX41 had more males (85% vs. 54%, p=.05), the p.M1I variant (47% vs. 8%, p=.02), normal cytogenetics (100% vs. 91%, p= .02), and less family history of solid tumors (77% vs. 33%, p= .02) compared to their co-mutated counterparts. However, there was no difference in OS (p=.99). Comparison of clinical characteristics and hematological features of isolated and co-mutated DDX41 pts are reported in (Table 1). Treatment and survival outcomes in DDX41-MDS/AML : Twenty-three (80%) patients were treated, MDS pts received hypomethylating agents (HMA) (N=10, 71%), HMA plus Venetoclax (HMA+VEN) (N=1, 7%), erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (N=2, 14%) and lenalidomide (N=1 ,7%). AML pts were treated with induction chemotherapy (N=6, 67%) and HMA+VEN (N=3, 33%). Overall response rate of MDS/AML patients was 77% and 100% of AML pts achieved complete remission (CR) when treated with induction chemotherapy or HMA+VEN regimen. There was no significant difference in OS between responders vs. non-responders 2-yr-OS (90% vs. 50%; p=.38) and treated vs. untreated 2-yr-OS (83% vs. 100%; p=.52). Comparing m DDX41-AML vs. core binding factor-AML: After a median follow-up of 33.3 months, all m DDX41-AML patients were alive. There was a significantly better OS in mDDX41-AML patients compared to pts with t(8;21) AML with 2-yr-OS (100% vs. 51%; p=.024) and a trend of better survival when compared to inv(16) AML 2-yr-OS (100% vs. 84%; p=.2). Conclusion We describe the characteristics and outcomes of m DDX41 patients. We demonstrated that isolated and co-mutated m DDX41 patients have different features. Isolated DDX41 patients had male predominance, more p.M1I variant, normal cytogenetics and less family history of solid tumors. In this study we found that m DDX41 AML has high response to treatment and has comparable (if not possibly better) OS compared to other "favorable risk" AML. This study, although limited by the small number of patients, supports the universal testing for DDX41 mutation in adults with MN diagnosis. Figure 1 Figure 1. Disclosures Al-Kali: Astex: Other: Research support to institution; Novartis: Research Funding. Foran: abbvie: Research Funding; OncLive: Honoraria; boehringer ingelheim: Research Funding; trillium: Research Funding; pfizer: Honoraria; takeda: Research Funding; revolution medicine: Honoraria; bms: Honoraria; gamida: Honoraria; actinium: Research Funding; aptose: Research Funding; novartis: Honoraria; servier: Honoraria; taiho: Honoraria; syros: Honoraria; sanofi aventis: Honoraria; certara: Honoraria; kura: Research Funding; h3bioscience: Research Funding; aprea: Research Funding; sellas: Research Funding; stemline: Research Funding. Badar: Pfizer Hematology-Oncology: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Salama: Mayo Clinic: Current Employment, Other: Mayo Clinic had the contractual work for the central pathology review for this study and I was one of the reviewing pathologists; Constellation Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Litzow: Astellas: Research Funding; Biosight: Other: Data monitoring committee; Amgen: Research Funding; AbbVie: Research Funding; Actinium: Research Funding; Pluristem: Research Funding; Jazz: Other: Advisory Board; Omeros: Other: Advisory Board. Patnaik: Stemline Therapeutics: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Kura Oncology: Research Funding; Stemline Therapeutics: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

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