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Definition
The anatomical extent of disease at diagnosis based on the previously coded T,N and M stage categories, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—extent of primary cancer
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyExtent of primary cancer
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Value DomainTNM stage (UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours 5th ed) code XXXX{[X]XX}
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " TNM stage (UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours 5th ed) code XXXX{[X]XX} ".Data Type | String |
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Format | XXXX{[X]XX} |
Maximum character length | 6 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 8888 | Not applicable | ||
9999 | Unknown, Stage X |
Comments
Guide for use:
Refer to the UICC reference manual, TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours for coding rules.
Choose the lower (less advanced) T category when there is any uncertainty.