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References:

ICD-O-3

Question:

Histology--Breast: What is the histology code for a 2007 diagnosis of basal-type breast carcinoma?

Discussion:

Answer:

Code basal-type breast carcinoma to 8500/3 [Infiltrating duct carcinoma, NOS].

Basal-type breast carcinoma is a subtype of infiltrating duct carcinoma thought to have a poorer prognosis. There is no specific ICD-O-3 code for basal-type breast carcinoma.

Cancer Site Category:

Breast

Data Item Category:

Histology

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2008