A staging system for histiocytosis X: A southwest oncology group study

Diane M. Komp, Jay Herson, Kenneth A. Starling, Teresa J. Vietti, Eva Hvizdala

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Abstract

Patients with generalized histiocytosis X may be divided into three prognostic groups based on age at the time of diagnosis and presence or absence of organ dysfunction. These variables are independent. Favorable response to initial chemotherapy was shown to be associated with improved survival and overall disease control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)798-800
Number of pages3
JournalCancer
Volume47
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 15 1981
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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