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Question 20031106

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References:

#1: ICD-O-3, 74

#2: SEER Program Code Man, 3rd Ed, 6

Question:

Reportability--Appendix: Is an appendiceal carcinoid with one periappendiceal lymph node positive for metastatic carcinoid tumor reportable to SEER? See Discussion.

Discussion:

The patient had an appendectomy followed by a hemicolectomy. No residual carcinoid tumor was identified but there was one lymph node positive for metastatic carcinoid tumor.

Answer:

Yes, this carcinoid is reportable to SEER. This carcinoid is malignant by virture of the lymph node metastasis. Code the behavior as /3.

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

Reportability

Year:

2003