 The chromosomal translocation (8;21)(q22;q22) in the AML M2 subtype according to the FAB classification, results in the production of a novel fusion gene AML1/ETO.     ///    "Recently, several studies on the detection of AML1/ETO transcripts in t(8;21) AML have been reported. "    ///    We conclude that the detection of the presence of cells with AML1/ETO fusion transcripts by our RT-competitive PCR assay may be useful to monitor disease progression and to predict subsequent relapse..     ///    "However, the clinical significance of a small number of AML1/ETO transcripts by a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) remains to be elucidated. "    ///    The chimaeric AML1/ETO transcript is useful for the detection of minimal residual disease (MRD). 