The Role of Diagnostic Radiology Including Lymphography in Malignant Lymphomas

Abstract

Summary Among the applications of diagnostic radiology in malignant lymphoma, G.I. examination and lymphography have been discussed. It is extremely important to accurately evaluate the extent of the lesion by use of radioisotopes as well as other X‐ray studies. Since the disease is characterised by a high radiosensitivity, adequate radiation therapy should result in some healing and a prolongation of life even in advanced cases. Diagnosis and treatment are quite intimately related in this disease.

Radiation Therapy of Malignant Lymphomas with Special Reference to Reticulum Cell Sarcoma

“…As shown in Table 1, reticulum cell sarcoma was most frequently seen in 98 cases or 77.8% of the total, and followed by Hodgkin's disease in 9.5%, and lymphosarcoma in 5.6%. While Hodgkin's disease is frequently found in Europe and the U.S.A., the proportion of reticulum cell sarcoma is quite high in Japan, in accordance with other reports (Ikeda and Masaki 1971; Kaneta and Tsuya 1971; Ohtake et al 1972). The present study is based on 98 cases of reticulum cell sarcoma.…”