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Definition
The site of origin of the tumour, as opposed to the secondary or metastatic sites, as represented by an ICDO-3 code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—primary site of cancer
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyPrimary site of cancer
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Value DomainPrimary site of cancer code (ICDO-3) ANN{.N[N]}
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Primary site of cancer code (ICDO-3) ANN{.N[N]} ".Data Type | String |
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Format | ANN{.N[N]} |
Maximum character length | 6 |
Comments
Guide for use:
For cancer registries, collection of this data item should only be from notification and pathology reports relating to initial diagnosis and not for recurrent or metastatic disease.
If the primary site differs on multiple pathology or other notification reports for the same tumour, use the most specific value.
For multifocal tumours with foci in more than one quadrant, use the quadrant of the largest focus.
Origin:
World Health Organization