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Question 20061119
Inquiry Details
References:
2004 SEER Manual, 1
Question:
Reportability--Breast: Is a biopsy proven squamous cell carcinoma of the breast nipple reportable if a subsequent areolar resection shows foreign body granulomatous reaction to suture material and no evidence of residual malignancy in the nipple epidermis?
Discussion:
Answer:
Yes, this case is reportable. The primary site is C500 [nipple]. There was a diagnosis of malignancy on 2/15/06: "Positive for malignancy." Even though no residual malignancy was found in the later specimen, that does not disprove the malignancy diagnosed on 2/15/06.
Cancer Site Category:
Breast
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
Reportability
Year:
2006
