SEER Training Modules
11/27/12 - The NCI is working on updating materials.
Extent of Disease Evaluation
Common Metastatic Sites
If the diagnostic term in the pathology report is not in the list below, be sure to consult your ICD-O manual.
| Spread | Primary Site/Mets |
|---|---|
| Intracavitary Spread | Ovarian cancer tends to spread by shedding malignant cells across serosal surfaces rather than invading other organs. The omentum, under surface of the diaphragm, appendix, bowel, and surface of the liver become involved this way. |
| Lymphatic Spread | Lymphatic spread is unusual. |
| Hematogenous Spread | Distant metastases are unusual; patients succumb from abdominal disease. Distant sites may include lung, pleura, liver parenchyma. |
Extent of Disease Evalation
Definitions
Key words/possible involvement:
Terms which indicate possible involvement by tumor. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Other words/no involvement:
Other terms seen in reports which indicate an abnormality but do not indicate a neoplastic process. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Key Information
Information to look for in the report of the study. Key information helps define the extent of disease.
