SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20041005
Inquiry Details
References:
SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 1, 7, 108. January 1998
Question:
EOD-Extension--Retroperitoneum: Does the presence of "necrotic masses, NOS" in the blood, which are not pathologically evaluated, affect the coding of this field? See Description.
Discussion:
Encapsulated malignant tumor within the retroperitoneum was removed. Surgical report: "In the abdomen, blood had necrotic masses floating freely and encapsulated a 3-4" mass." No pathologic assessment of the necrotic masses is available.
Answer:
For cases diagnosed 1998-2003: Necrotic masses do not affect the EOD-extension code.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2004