SS18/SSX Fusion Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene resulting from a chromosomal translocation t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) which fuses exon 10 of the SS18 gene to exon 6 of one of three SSX gene family members (SSX1, SSX2 or SSX4). These fusions are associated with synovial sarcoma.

**Synonyms:** - SS18/SSX Family Fusion Gene - SS18::SSX Fusion Gene - SSX-SS18 Fusion Gene - SSX-SS18 Gene Fusion - SSX/SYT Fusion Gene - SYT-SSX Fusion Gene - SYT/SSX Fusion Gene