International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting; Sydney, Australia. ISBN: 978-1-922324-51-1.
The dataset has been developed for the reporting of primary cancer resection and biopsy specimens of malignancies arising from the major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands). For resections of recurrent disease, the reporting guide may be used pragmatically although some data elements may be not applicable nor assessable. Melanomas, lymphomas, and sarcomas are dealt with in separate ICCR datasets. Minor salivary gland malignancies arising in the oral cavity, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, larynx, hypopharynx, trachea, nasopharynx, oropharynx, gnathic bones, and ear-temporal bone specimens are staged according to their anatomical sub-site and are dealt with in separate ICCR datasets. Minor salivary gland tumours are rare with insufficient quality evidence currently to support a separate dataset, recognising this is a limitation. Further, the ICCR follows Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) guidance for staging, and the major salivary gland system is not applicable to minor salivary glands. The notes on histological typing and grading in this dataset may be used to inform reporting of minor salivary gland malignancies. In addition, neck dissections and nodal excisions are dealt with in a separate dataset, and this dataset should be used in conjunction, where applicable.
This dataset is based on histology, but if cytology is the only material available, we recommend using the ‘other’ box in the operative procedure section to record appropriate information.
For bilateral tumours, a separate dataset should be completed for each tumour.
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