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Question 20240062

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References:

2024 SEER Manual, 18-21. Reportability/Ambiguous Terminology

Question:

Reportability--Brain and CNS: Is an MRI finding of “statistically meningioma” reportable? See Discussion.

Discussion:

Example: Patient has a 2023 brain MRI described as having a “new dural based nodule, statistically meningioma, along the left distal tentorial incisura.” All subsequent chart information is related to patient’s unrelated diagnosis of multiple sclerosis only.

Is the terminology “statistically” reportable ambiguous terminology in this context?

Answer:

If you cannot clarify this with the involved physicians, do not report this case of meningioma based on information provided. There is no indication that the patient was treated or further evaluated for meningioma.

Cancer Site Category:

Brain and CNS

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

Reportability

Year:

2024