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References:

SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, ix, 106. January 1998

Question:

EOD-Extension--Sarcoma: How is this field coded for a soft tissue sarcoma that involves the overlying skin?

Discussion:

Answer:

For cases diagnosed 1998-2003: It depends on the location of the soft tissue sarcoma. If the tumor is very superficial, code EOD-Extension to 60 [Adjacent organs/structures]. However, if the soft tissue sarcoma is between muscles or "deep" according to the AJCC definition, then it would have to grow through the superficial fascia to get to the skin. In this case code EOD-Extension to 80 [Further contiguous extension].

Cancer Site Category:

Sarcoma

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2004