SEER Inquiry System - Report
Produced: 11/25/2024 10:53 AM
Question 20041091
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: SEER Summary Stage 2000, 278
#2: SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 180. January 1998
Question:
Discussion:
CT findings state: Very lg sft tiss mass encasing pancreatic head & portion of body, splenic & portal veins, celiac axis, sup mesenteric artery & bilateral renal veins. Two components to this mass: 1) retroperitoneal mass encasing great vessels and 2) peritoneal component 10.8cm size, displaces bowel & other structures & encases vessels.
If the physician stated "this is bulky disease" would that change the EOD?
Answer:
For tumors diagnosed 1998-2003:
Based on the information provided:
The topography code for this lymphoma is C772 [Intra-abdominal lymph nodes].
Code SEER Summary Stage 2000 to 5 [Regional NOS].
Code EOD Extension to 20. More than one lymph node region below the diaphragm is involved (retroperitoneal and peritoneal). The organs mentioned are not involved by the lymphoma. The bulk of the masses is causing obstruction by displacing and/or encasing organs.
A physician description of "bulky disease" would not change the EOD for this case.