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References:

SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 53

Question:

EOD Lymph Nodes--Colon/Rectum: How do you code "mesocolic lymph nodes" for colorectal primaries?

Discussion:

Answer:

For cases diagnosed between 1998-2003:

Code the EOD-Lymph Nodes field to 3 [Mesenteric, NOS]. Mesocolic lymph nodes are coded as mesenteric lymph nodes.

Cancer Site Category:

Colon

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2001