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Question 20081117
Inquiry Details
References:
WHO Class CNS Tumors, 243. 2007
Question:
Histology--Brain and CNS: How is histology to be coded for a pituicytoma WHO grade I, of the pituitary?
Discussion:
Answer:
Assign code 9380/1 [glioma, borderline].
According to our pathologist consultant, the term pituicytoma is restricted to low-grade glial neoplasms of the neurohypophysis or infundibulum. The best category currently available for these is glioma.
Cancer Site Category:
Brain and CNS
Data Item Category:
Histology
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2008
