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Question 20041093
Inquiry Details
References:
2004 SEER Manual, 3-5
Question:
Reportability: When a biopsy is suspicious for cancer and re-biopsy is negative, is reportability based on the clinician's judgement (cancer vs NED)?
Discussion:
Answer:
If the re-biopsy was done because the first biopsy was inconclusive, do not report this case. If the re-biopsy was more complete, or performed in an attempt to gain a wider margin, this case is reportable based on the first biopsy.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
Reportability
Year:
2004
