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References:

SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 172. January 1998

Question:

EOD-Extension--Thyroid: Is this field coded as involvement of the thyroid capsule if the thyroidectomy path specimen reveals papillary thyroid ca "tumor present within capsular blood vessels?"

Discussion:

Answer:

For cases diagnosed 1998-2003: Tumor present within the blood vessels of the thyroid capsule is localized (extension code 30). The tumor has not penetrated the capsule itself if it is contained within the blood vessels.

Keep in mind that tumor size determines the extent of disease for thyroid extension codes 10, 20, 30 and 40.

Cancer Site Category:

Thyroid

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003