PAX8/PPARG Fusion Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene that results from a chromosomal translocation t(2;3)(q13;p25) which fuses exon 7, 8 or 9 of the PAX8 gene with exons 1-6 of the PPARG gene. This rearrangement is associated with both thyroid follicular adenoma and thyroid follicular carcinoma.

**Synonyms:** - PAX8-PPARG Fusion Gene - PAX8/PPARgamma1 Fusion Gene - PAX8::PPARG Fusion Gene