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Question 20140079
Inquiry Details
References:
2014 SEER Manual, 69
Question:
Laterality: Why is a code 5 for laterality midline only allowed for certain sites of brain and skin? I have a nasal cavity tumor and the path report specifically says "Tumor laterality: midline". What is the correct laterality code here?
Discussion:
Answer:
Assign laterality code 9 for midline nasal cavity tumor. We will investigate this issue further.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
Laterality
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2014
