Clinical and X-ray Analysis of Primary Reticulosarcoma of Bone / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the clinical and X-ray findings of primary reticulocytic sarcoma of bone in order to improve its diagnosis and differential diagnosis.Methods X-ray representations of primary reticulocytic sarcoma of bone in 11 cases proved by operations and pathologies in combination with clinical manifestations were analyzed.Results The tumors located in tubular bone were 5 cases(45%),in vertebra,in costa and pelvis were 2 cases respectively.The main X-ray sign was osteolytic lesion.The soft tissue masses were seen in 7 cases and pathologic fracture in 1 case,only 2 cases appeared lightly periosteal reaction.Conclusion When the osteolytic lesions in company with soft tissue mass are showed on X-ray films,but the clinical symptoms of the disease are not as serious as those of other malignant bone tumors,the bone reticulocytic sarcoma should be considered,and the final diagnosis of the disease desponds on pathologic result.