EOD Regional Nodes
This input is used for staging
Notes
**Note 1:** Code only regional nodes and nodes, NOS, in this field. Distant nodes are coded in EOD Mets. **Note 2:** Regional lymph nodes are defined as those in the vicinity of the primary tumor. **Note 3:** Regional lymph node involvement is rare. If there is no mention of lymph node involvement clinically, assume that lymph nodes are negative.Default
999NAACCR Item
NAACCR #774Code | Description | SS2018 N |
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000 | No regional lymph node involvement | NONE |
800 | Regional lymph node(s), NOS Lymph node(s), NOS | RN |
999 | Unknown; regional lymph node(s) not stated Regional lymph node(s) cannot be assessed Not documented in patient record Death Certificate Only | U |