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Question 20160026
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: WHO Class Endocrine Tumors, 28. 2004
#2: http://www.eje-online.org/content/156/2/203.full.pdf
Question:
MP/H/Histology--Pituitary: Would you code Crooke cell adenoma as 8272/0 pituitary adenoma?
Discussion:
Answer:
Yes, code Crooke cell adenoma to 8272/0 pituitary adenoma. According to the WHO classification, it is a variant of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) producing adenoma (8272/0).
Cancer Site Category:
Pancreas
Data Item Category:
Histology
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2016
