Definition
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—perineural invasion indicator
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyPerineural invasion indicator
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Value DomainYes/no/not applicable/not stated/inadequately described code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no/not applicable/not stated/inadequately described code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
| 2 | No | |||
| Supplementary Values | 7 | Not applicable | ||
| 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Perineural invasion refers to cancer cells tracking along or around a nerve within the space surrounding a nerve. Its presence may be indicative of perineural spread, which can make the resection of malignant lesions more difficult.
Only record perineural invasion in the primary tumour, not for metastatic or recurrent disease.Context:
This should be collected for people with cancer where pathology data is available.
Comments:
The presence of perineural invasion may be an important prognostic factor for some cancers.
References
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia 2010. Lung cancer structured reporting protocol. 1st Edition (Version 1.0). Surry Hills, NSW: Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
Potter ST & Partin AW 2000. The significance of perineural invasion found on needle biopsy of the prostate: implications for definitive therapy. Reviews in Urology Spring edition:87-88
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