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Question 20031130
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: ICD-O-3, 54, 58
#2: AFIP Atlas of Tumor Path, 2. Melanocytic Tumors of the Skin
Question:
Primary site--Melanoma: Should melanoma of the nipple be coded to C50.0 [Nipple] or C44.5 [Skin of the trunk]?
Discussion:
Answer:
Code to C44.5 [skin of trunk]. External melanoma is an epidermal malignancy, beginning in melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. C50.0 excludes skin of breast.
Cancer Site Category:
Melanoma
Data Item Category:
Primary site
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2003
