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References:

#1: 2007 SEER Manual, C-647. Appendix C

#2: ICD-O-3

Question:

MP/H Rules/Histology--Breast: What is the histology code for the following?

4/21/03 Left breast: infiltrating ductal carcinoma, grade 3 micropapillary type. Tumor size: 3.5 cms; deep margin negative. Skin, nipple & areola positive for invasive ductal carcinoma. Dermal lymphatic invasion by carcinoma breast. Extensive intraductal component absent. 6+/6. See Discussion.

Discussion:

How should histology be coded for a 2003 diagnosis and also for the same diagnosis in 2007 or later?

Answer:

For a case diagnosed in 2003, code 8507/3 [Duct micropapillary carcinoma]. See Coding Complex Morphologic Diagnoses, revised August 2002, 3rd example on page 5 and page 3, #4.

For cases diagnosed 2007 or later, code 8507/3 [Duct micropapillary carcinoma]. Use rule H12.

Cancer Site Category:

Breast

Data Item Category:

Histology

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2008