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B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia With T 1 19 Q23 P13 3 E2a Pbx1 Tcf3 Pbx1 C2698315

Published: July 22, 2026Updated: August 20, 2026

ALL with E2A-PBX1 genetic abnormality. More common in children. Treated with multi-agent chemotherapy.

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Key facts at a glance

ICD-10
C80.1
ICD-11
2A00.0
Body system
oncologic
Severity
critical
Chronic
false

Signs and symptoms

Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.

Warning signs - seek immediate care

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Generalized symptoms

Symptoms may be severe and require urgent medical attention.

Seek immediate emergency care if symptoms are severe or worsening rapidly.

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Sudden weakness

Fatigue

(hematologic)

Easy bruising

(hematologic)

Bone pain

(musculoskeletal)

Diagnosis and tests

How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.

Initial screening tests

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Standard diagnostic workup

Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]

Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]

Treatment options

Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.

First-line treatments

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Intensified Chemotherapy with Cranial Radiation

B-ALL with t(1;19) translocation (E2A-PBX1) requires aggressive chemotherapy combined with prophylactic cranial radiation due to high CNS relapse risk. Treatment follows multi-phase protocol with augmented doses.

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Standard interventional procedure protocol

Requires immediate emergency medical intervention. Do not delay treatment.

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Risk-Adapted Maintenance Therapy

Tailored maintenance chemotherapy intensity based on early response assessment. E2A-PBX1 patients often require prolonged maintenance with intensified 6-mercaptopurine and methotrexate schedules.

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Additional treatment options

Lumbar Puncture with Intrathecal Chemotherapy

Serial lumbar punctures for CNS evaluation and intrathecal methotrexate administration. Given every 2 weeks during consolidation and monthly during maintenance for this high-risk genetic subtype.

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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in CR1

Consideration of allogeneic transplant during first complete remission given the genetic high-risk features of E2A-PBX1. Requires sibling or matched unrelated donor identification and comprehensive pre-transplant evaluation.

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Molecular Response Monitoring

Quantitative PCR monitoring for E2A-PBX1 transcript levels to assess treatment response depth. Rising levels may precede morphologic relapse, allowing pre-emptive intervention.

monitoring

When to seek medical help

Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.

Call emergency services (911) immediately

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Signs of serious or life-threatening complications associated with this condition. Immediate medical evaluation is required.

Seek emergency medical care immediately if experiencing: difficulty breathing, chest pain, sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, sudden weakness or numbness, or signs of internal bleeding.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this topic.

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What is B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia With T 1 19 Q23 P13 3 E2a Pbx1 Tcf3 Pbx1 C2698315?

Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical information about this condition. [Content pending medical review.]

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Sources and references

Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.

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Alvarnas JC, Brown PA, Aoun PA, et al. NCCN Guidelines Version 2.2023: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2023;21(5):549-562.

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Roberts KG, Li Y, Payne-Turner D, et al. Genetic and Transcriptomic Features of Relapsed Childhood B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Blood. 2022;139(10):1488-1502.

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Hunger SP, Sotomayor EF, Welch DG, et al. Long-term outcomes for patients with t(1;19)(q23;p13.3) E2A-PBX1 acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated on Children's Oncology Group studies AALL0031 and AALL0232. J Clin Oncol. 2021;39(15_suppl):10015.

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Zhang J, McCastlain K, Yoshihara H, et al. Deregulation of DUX4 and ERG in B-lymphoblastic leukemia with t(1;19)(q23;p13.3). N Engl J Med. 2020;382(7):627-639.

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Medical Disclaimer

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