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Question 20110127

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References:

2011 SEER Manual

Question:

Primary Site--Brain and CNS: Are meninges surrounding cranial nerves cranial meninges [C700] or a part of the specific nerve's sheath? Is the primary site for an optic nerve sheath meningioma coded to optic nerve [C723] or cranial meninges [C700]?

Discussion:

Answer:

Code the primary site to cranial meninges [C700].

Cancer Site Category:

Brain and CNS

Data Item Category:

Primary site

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2011