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Inquiry Details
References:
2007 SEER Manual, C-353. Appendix C
Question:
CS Extension--Pancreas: How do you code this field for a head of pancreas primary with involvement of portal and splenic veins? See Discussion.
Discussion:
The splenic artery/vein is only mentioned in the body and tail scheme; no mention is made of this site in the pancreatic head scheme.
Answer:
This answer was provided in the context of CSv1 coding guidelines. The response may not be used after your registry database has been converted to CSv2.Assign CS extension code 54 [major blood vessels]. The portal vein is listed under code 54 for head of pancreas. The splenic vein branches from the portal vein.
Cancer Site Category:
Pancreas
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2009
Date Last Modified:
07/02/2012
