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Question 20110105
Inquiry Details
References:
Subject matter expert
Question:
Multiple primaries/Histology--Heme & Lymphoid Neoplasms: How many primaries should be reported for a bone marrow biopsy diagnosis of "lymphoproliferative disorder, small cell lymphocytic lymphoma/small cell lymphocytic leukemia consistent with marginal zone lymphoma"?
Discussion:
Answer:
According to our hematopoietic/lymphoid neoplasm physician expert, abstract one primary with the histology code 9699/3 [marginal zone lymphoma]. The pathologist is using the expression "small lymphocytic lymphoma" in a descriptive manner (marginal zone lymphoma is comprised of small lymphocytes) rather than in a "diagnostic" manner.
Cancer Site Category:
Heme & Lymphoid Neoplasms
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
Multiple primaries
Year:
2011
