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Question 20051022
Inquiry Details
References:
ICD-O-3
Question:
Primary Site--Breast: Would a tumor described as located "lower central" be coded to C501 (central) or C508 overlapping (lower)?
Discussion:
Answer:
Code the primary site C501 [Central portion of breast]. Based on the description above, the tumor is located in the central portion of the breast.
Cancer Site Category:
Breast
Data Item Category:
Primary site
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2005
