Site-Specific Factor 2
Systemic Symptoms at Diagnosis
Notes
**Note 1:** The constitutional symptoms (B symptoms) for Kaposi Sarcoma are: * Fevers: Unexplained fever with temperature above 38 degrees C * Night sweats: Drenching sweats that require change of bedclothes * Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss of more than 10% of the usual body weight in the six months prior to diagnosis * Diarrhea: Persistent diarrhea lasting longer than two weeks **Note 2:** The presence of these constitutional symptoms for Kaposi Sarcoma does not modify the stage. **Note 3:** Assign code 000 if the History and Physical, progress notes, and consultations make no mention of B symptoms.Default
988NAACCR Item
NAACCR #2890| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 000 | No B symptoms (asymptomatic) |
| 010 | Any B symptoms: Unexplained fever (above 38 degrees C) Night sweats Unexplained weight loss (generally greater than 10% of body weight in the six months before admission) B symptoms, NOS |
| 020 | Persistent diarrhea lasting longer than two weeks |
| 988 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case |
| 999 | Unknown or no information Not documented in patient record |