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References:

WHO Class Soft Tissue & Bone, 94. 2002

Question:

Histology--Head & Neck: How do you code histology for a myofibroblastic sarcoma of the soft tissue of the head and neck?

Discussion:

Answer:

Assign code 8825/3 [Myofibroblastoma, malignant]. According to the WHO Classification of Soft Tissue Tumors, "Low grade myofibroblastic sarcoma represents a distinct atypical myofibroblastic tumor often with fibromatosis-like features and predilection for the head and neck." Also called myofibrosarcoma.

Cancer Site Category:

Head & Neck

Data Item Category:

Histology

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2008