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Person with cancer—distant metastatic site(s) at diagnosis, code N[N]

Definition

The anatomical position (topography) of the secondary or distant metastatic site(s) identified in the person with cancer at diagnosis, as represented by a code.

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Person with cancer—distant metastatic site(s) at diagnosis, code N[N]

Comments

Guide for use:

Record sites of metastases. Where multiple sites occur, all should be recorded.

References

Pecorelli, S. 25th Annual Report on the Results of Treatment in Gynecological Cancer. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2003, 83 (Supp 1): 1-230.
RCPA (2011). Endometrial Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (1st Edition 2011)

Mutch, D G (2009). The new FIGO staging system for cancers of the vulva, cervix, endometrium and sarcomas. Gynecologic Oncology. 115: 325–328


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