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References:

#1: Cutis. 1997 Dec;60(6), 297-298. PubMed

#2: SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 48. January 1998

Question:

EOD-Extension--Stomach: How is this field coded for a stomach primary that has metastases to "Sister Mary Joseph's Nodes?"

Discussion:

Answer:

For cases diagnosed 1998-2003: For a stomach primary, code extension to 70 [Abdominal wall]. Sister Mary Joseph's nodule is a cutaneous umbilical metastasis most commonly from an intra-abdominal primary.

This rare form of cutaneous umbilical metastasis results from spread of tumor within the falciform ligament. The umbilicus is part of the abdominal wall.

Cancer Site Category:

Stomach

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003