Primary reticulum cell sarcoma of boneSignificance of clinical features upon the prognosis

Abstract

Primary reticulum cell sarcoma of bone was found to have a relatively good prognosis in a review of 47 cases. It was also found that age, sex, or duration of symptoms had nothing to do with the prognosis. Although any statistical validity was not obtained, a large amount of radiation therapy during short periods on the whole bone seems the treatment of choice, and Coley's toxin may be combined with it for better results, at least for symptomatic improvement. Radiation therapy on the local area should be abandoned. The most important factor influencing the prognosis is the extent of the disease, an aspect of which may be reflected in the roentgenographic appearance in the long tubular bone involvement. Pelvic girdle involvement has a poor prognosis regardless of roentgenographic appearance. Surgery is indicated for the failure of control of local recurrence or complications due to radiation therapy.