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Question 20081125
Inquiry Details
References:
WHO Class Soft Tissue & Bone, 320. 2002
Question:
Reportability: Is the following tumor(s) reportable? MRI of thoracic spine shows intramedullary hemangiomas in the bodies of T5 and T6.
Discussion:
Answer:
Intramedullary hemangiomas in T5 and T6 are not reportable.
These benign tumors originate in the bone, not spinal canal, cord or dura. Benign tumors of the bone are not reportable.
According to WHO, the most common sites of involvement are the vertebral bodies, followed by craniofacial skeleton and long bones.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
Reportability
Year:
2008