NAACCR Item #3917: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Section Name | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | XML NAACCR ID | Parent XML Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3917 | 1 | NAACCR | Stage/Prognostic Factors | 2018 | 18 | primarySclerosingCholangitis | Tumor |
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: No recommendation
CoC Collect: Required, site specific
SEER Collect: No recommendation
CCCR Collect: No recommendation
Description
Primary sclerosing cholangitis denotes a chronic autoimmune inflammation of the bile ducts that leads to scar formation and narrowing of the ducts over time. It is a prognostic factor for intrahepatic bile duct cancer.
Rationale
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected for Intrahepatic Bile Duct, SSF# 11.
Allowable Values
0, 1, 8, 9
Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | PSC not identified/not present |
| 1 | PSC present |
| 8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 may result in an edit error.) |
| 9 | Not documented in medical record PSC not assessed or unknown if assessed |
Code Notes
Each Site-Specific Data Item (SSDI) applies only to selected primary sites, histologies, and years of diagnosis. Depending on applicability and standard-setter requirements, SSDIs may be left blank.