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Question 20100007
Inquiry Details
References:
2007 SEER Manual, C-567. Appendix C
Question:
MP/H Rules/Histology--Melanoma: Regarding SINQ #20081044, when would you apply Rule H6 rather than Rule H5 for a cutaneous malignant melanoma given that you normally always have a specific cell type mentioned?
Discussion:
Answer:
For cases diagnosed 2007 or later, Rule H6 is used when you do not have a specific cell type other than regressing melanoma, or malignant melanoma, regressing. If you have regressing melanoma with a specific cell type, apply rule H5.
Cancer Site Category:
Melanoma
Data Item Category:
Histology
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2010
