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References:

SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 168

Question:

EOD-Extension--Meninges: How do you code extension for a malignant meningioma that invades into the adjacent brain tissue?

Discussion:

Answer:

For cases diagnosed 1998-2003:

Code the EOD-Extension field to 60. Code 60 is defined as a brain tumor that extends into the meninges. It is also the appropriate code to use for a tumor that extends from the meninges to the brain.

Cancer Site Category:

Brain and CNS

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2002