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Question 20041058
Inquiry Details
References:
2004 SEER Manual, 77
Question:
Primary Site/Sarcoma--Breast: Is the primary site coded to C504 [upper-outer quadrant of breast] or C493 [ Connective, subcutaneous and other soft tissue of thorax ] for a tumor described as a "high grade soft tissue sarcoma present in the upper outer quadrant of breast"?
Discussion:
Answer:
If the sarcoma is primary in the breast, code the primary site to C504 [upper-outer quadrant of breast]. C500 - C509 includes soft tissue of breast.
Cancer Site Category:
Sarcoma, Breast
Data Item Category:
Primary site
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2004
