EOD Regional Nodes
This input is used for staging
Notes
**Note 1:** **Regional nodes and nodes, NOS** * Code only regional nodes and nodes, NOS, in this field. Distant nodes are coded in EOD Mets. * Regional nodes include contralateral or bilateral nodes. **Note 2:** **Lymph nodes, NOS** * Code 800 if regional lymph nodes are involved, but there is no indication which ones are involved. **Note 3:** **Path only cases** * Code 000 for "path only" cases * “Path only” cases are where the only information available is the pathology report, it is a localized cancer (no evidence of extraprostatic extension), there is no information on lymph nodes, no imaging and no statement from the physician on lymph node status * These types of cases are usually for central registries only; however, a hospital registry may use this rule when all they have is a pathology report * This instruction is only for prostate. Do not apply this instruction to any other primary siteDefault
999NAACCR Item
NAACCR #774| Code | Description | SS2018 N |
|---|---|---|
| 000 | No regional lymph node involvement | NONE |
| 300 | Hypogastric Iliac, NOS - External - Internal (hypogastric) (obturator), NOS Pelvic, NOS Periprostatic Sacral, NOS - Lateral (laterosacral) - Middle (promontory) (Gerota's node) - Presacral | RN |
| 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 medical record Death Certificate Only | U |