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References:

#1: SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 2

#2: 2004 SEER Manual, 123

Question:

Extension/Ambiguous terminology: How should the terms "entrapped by tumor" and "encased by tumor" be interpreted when coding these fields?

Discussion:

Answer:

Each case must be reviewed in its entirety to determine the appropriate coding of these fields. However, in general the terms "entrapped" and "encased" should NOT be interpreted as involvement unless there is other clinical or pathologic evidence to support involvement.

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

Ambiguous terminology

Year:

2000