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Question 20061038
Inquiry Details
References:
SEER*Rx
Question:
Treatment, NOS: Is Bromocriptine coded to hormone or "other" treatment for a pituitary primary that is not surgically treated?
Discussion:
Answer:
Yes, code bromocriptine as hormone treatment for pituitary adenoma, as it suppresses the production of prolactin that causes the adenoma to grow.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2006
