Sentinel Lymph Nodes Examined
Description
Records the total number of lymph nodes sampled during the sentinel node biopsy and examined by the pathologistNotes
**Note:** Record this field even if there has been preoperative treatment.Default
99NAACCR Item
NAACCR #834Code | Description |
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00 | No sentinel nodes were examined |
01-89 | 1 - 89 Sentinel nodes were examined (code the exact number of sentinel lymph nodes examined) |
90 | 90 or more Sentinel nodes examined |
95 | No sentinel nodes were removed, but aspiration of sentinel node(s) was performed |
98 | Sentinel lymph nodes were biopsied, but the number is unknown |
99 | It is unknown whether sentinel nodes were examined Not stated in patient record |