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Produced: 03/22/2023 3:35 AM
Inquiry Details
References:
SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 90-91
Question:
EOD Extension--Lung: Do we ignore pericardial effusion seen on a CXR if a subsequent lobectomy reveals only a localized tumor? See discussion.
Discussion:
Note 6 in the lung EOD scheme instructs us to assume that a pleural effusion is negative if a resection is done. Does this also apply to a pericardial effusion? For example, if a pericardial effusion is seen on CXR, and a subsequent lobectomy reveals only a localized tumor, should the effusion be ignored?
Answer:
For cases diagnosed 1998-2003: Ignore pericardial effusion which is negative for tumor. Assume that a pericardial effusion is negative if a resection is done and the tumor is pathologically confirmed to be localized.
Cancer Site Category:
Lung
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2003
Date Last Modified:
02/20/2005
