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Question 20051108
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: ICD-O-3
#2: The Brain Book, 2. Draft 2, Sept. 4, 2003
Question:
Reportability--Brain and CNS: Which types of neurofibromatosis are reportable to SEER? See Discussion.
Discussion:
Clin exam: probable neurofibromatosis, type I. On the trunk alone are >14 cafe au lait spots all at least 10mm. Both axillary regions have freckling. No palpable fibromas, spine is straight, no organomegaly. MRI of head: no abnormality.
Answer:
Neurofibromatosis type I (von Recklinghausen's disease, the Elephant Man disease) is primarily tumors of the subcutaneous tissues. By itself, NF1 is not reportable. NF2 is much more likely to develop acoustic neuromas. This syndrome is reportable only when acoustic neuroma(s) is present, because the acoustic neuroma is what is reportable. This case is not reportable because none of the symptoms affect the central nervous system.
Cancer Site Category:
Brain and CNS
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
Reportability
Year:
2005
