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References:

#1: 2012 SEER Manual, 2

#2: Data Collection Answers. #2

Question:

Reportability--Brain and CNS: Is an "intradural extramedullary schwannoma (neurilemoma)" of the spine reportable? See Discussion.

Discussion:

Example: Pt underwent laminectomy and excision of intradural extramedullary tumor.

Is there a default decision for tumors described as intradural extramedullary tumors, NOS?

Answer:

For cases diagnosed 2011 and later:

A spinal "intradural extramedullary schwannoma (neurilemoma)" is reportable. This schwannoma originated in the spinal nerve root, C720.

See #2 under Reportability in the Data Collection Answers from the CoC, NPCR, SEER Technical Workgroup,

http://www.seer.cancer.gov/registrars/data-collection.html#reportability

History:

For cases diagnosed 2004-2010:

This case is not reportable. According to an expert consultant, schwannomas must be derived from Schwann cells which are not a part of the CNS, so they must all come from peripheral nerves, thus they all come from nerve roots and as such are NOT REPORTABLE.

Please see http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/npcr/training/index.htm for more information.

Cancer Site Category:

Brain and CNS

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

Reportability

Year:

2005