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References:

SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 138

Question:

EOD-Pathology Extension--Prostate: Is extracapsular extension implied by the phrase, "involvement of periurethral or urethral margins"? See Description.

Discussion:

The prostatectomy final pathology diagnosis states that the tumor involves the periurethral margin. The microscopic describes involvement of the urethral margin.

Answer:

For cases diagnosed 1998-2003: Code the EOD-Extension field in the 20-34 range, which implies no extension beyond the prostate. Disregard involvement of periurethral margin or urethral margin, NOS, unless the pathologist or surgeon specifically mentions "extraprostatic urethra" involvement.

History:

For cases diagnosed 1995-1997:

Disregard involvement of periurethral margin or urethral margin unless the pathologist or surgeon specifically states extraprostatic urethra[Code 44]. The case should be coded in the 20-34 range, no extension beyond prostate.

Cancer Site Category:

Prostate

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003