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References:

#1: 2004 SEER Manual, 87. Rule 7

#2: ICD-O-3, 34. Rule K

Question:

Histology (Pre-2007): How is "adenocarcinoma, diffuse type, with signet ring features" coded?

Discussion:

Answer:

For tumors diagnosed prior to 2007:

Code 8490 [Signet ring cell carcinoma]. Histology coding Rule 7 is the only rule that applies to this diagnosis. Assign the numerically higher ICD-O-3 code.

For tumors diagnosed 2007 or later, refer to the MP/H rules. If there are still questions about how this type of tumor should be coded, submit a new question to SINQ and include the difficulties you are encountering in applying the MP/H rules.

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

Histology

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2006