David R. Meranze

Erythrocytosis associated with uterine myomas

Abstract 1. The seventh case of erythrocytosis with uterine myoma is described and compared with those previously reported. 2. Studies in the pathogenesis of erythrocytosis with uterine myoma are suggested.

Osteogenic Sarcoma of the Ilium Occurring in the Region of the Sacro-iliac Joint

Osteogeusic sarcoma sho vs a low incidence in the older age groups (Table I). It affects primarily the ends of the long bones, occurring most ofteus (75 per cent) in the lower emsd of the femur amsd the upper end of the tibia . Rarely does it occur its the iliuns or inusominate bone ; the incidence, according to maisy reported series ‘ 6’ 8. 9, varies frons 7.5 to 12.5 per cent. Etiologic or predisposing factors are previous irradiation and, in elderly patients, concomitaist advanced Paget’s disease.