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Question 20071052
Inquiry Details
References:
2007 SEER Manual, 135. 1.e.
Question:
CS Extension/CS Lymph Nodes--Lung: How are these fields coded if a lobectomy path specimen indicates that two intrapulmonary lymph nodes are involved by direct extension from the primary tumor?
Discussion:
Answer:
This answer was provided in the context of CSv1 coding guidelines. The response may not be used after your registry database has been converted to CSv2.Code regional lymph node involvement in CS lymph nodes even when the lymph nodes are involved by direct extension. Do not code direct extension to lymph nodes in CS extension.
Cancer Site Category:
Lung
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2007
