SEER Inquiry System - Report
Produced: 11/24/2024 1:37 AM
Question 20031150
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: SEER Program Code Man, 3rd Ed, 96. January 1998
#2: WHO Class Breast Tumors, 78-79. 2003
Question:
Discussion:
Answer:
For tumors diagnosed prior to 2007:
The best histology code for this breast case is 8503/2 [Noninfiltrating intraductal papillary carcinoma]. According to the WHO Classification of Tumors for Breast, Papillary carcinoma, non-invasive is a synonym for Intraductal papillary carcinoma. Further, code a more specific histologic type when found in the microscopic description, according to the SEER Program Code manual.
For tumors diagnosed 2007 or later, refer to the MP/H rules. If there are still questions about how this type of tumor should be coded, submit a new question to SINQ and include the difficulties you are encountering in applying the MP/H rules.