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Question 20021179

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References:

SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 1

Question:

Primary Site/EOD Fields--Head & Neck: In the absence of an actual resection and a pathologic evaluation of the affected area, would a laryngoscopy or CT scan provide a better assessment of the EOD and the primary site?

Discussion:

Answer:

For cases diagnosed 1998-2003:

For Primary Site and EOD, CT information has higher priority than laryngoscopy. The CT scan gives a better picture of the involvement of the deeper tissues. A laryngoscopy falls into the "physical exam" category more than the "operative" category. The laryngoscopy report is not an "operative" report like those generated from a surgical procedure.

Cancer Site Category:

Head & Neck

Data Item Category:

Primary site

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2002