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Total positive regional lymph nodes N[N]

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Definition

The total number of regional lymph nodes examined by a pathologist and reported as containing tumour.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N[N]
Maximum character length 2

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 97 Positive nodes but number not specified

Positive nodes but number not specified, is used when the cytology or histology from a lymph node aspiration is positive for malignant cells.

CODE 98 No nodes examined

Positive nodes but number not specified, is used when no nodes are removed or examined.

CODE 99 Unknown if nodes are positive or negative; not applicable

Unknown if nodes are positive or negative, is used if information about regional lymph nodes is unknown or if it is not applicable for that site or histology.

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