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Question 20041060
Inquiry Details
References:
2004 SEER Manual, 3
Question:
Reportability/Behavior Code--Melanoma: If a dermatologist states a "proliferation of atypical melanocytes confined to epidermis" is melanoma in situ, is it reportable to SEER?
Discussion:
Answer:
For this case only, it is reportable to SEER because the physician states that it is "melanoma in situ."
The phrase "proliferation of atypical melanocytes confined to epidermis" alone is not reportable to SEER. This phrase means that there are a number of (proliferation) pigmented cells (melanocytes) not showing the normal cell structure (atypical).
Cancer Site Category:
Melanoma
Data Item Category:
Behavior
Other Category:
Reportability
Year:
2004
