Definition
The measured thickness of a melanoma in millimetres.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—melanoma thickness
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyMelanoma thickness
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Value DomainTotal millimetres NNN.NN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Total millimetres NNN.NN ".Data Type | String |
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Format | NNN.NN |
Maximum character length | 5 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 999.99 | Unknown |
Comments
Guide for use:
The reporting standard for the thickness of melanoma is:
Primary cutaneous melanoma - the depth of penetration of tumour cells below the basal layer of the skin; measured to a precision of 0.01mm.
Size in millimetres - valid values are: 000.01 to 997.99