NAACCR Item #3804: Adenopathy

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3804 1 NAACCR 2018 18

NAACCR XML: Tumor.adenopathy

Alternate Names
   RAI Classification: Adenopathy
Description
Adenopathy is defined as the presence of lymph nodes greater than 1.5 cm on physical examination (PE) and is part of the staging criteria for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL).
Rationale
Adenopathy is a prognostic factor required for staging of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) in AJCC 8th edition, Chapter 79, Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas.
Codes
0Adenopathy not identified/not present
No lymph nodes >1.5 cm
Physician states Rai Stage 0
1Adenopathy present
Presence of lymph nodes >1.5 cm
Physician stated Rai Stage I
5Not applicable: Primary site is not C421
9Not documented in medical record
Adenopathy not assessed or unknown if assessed
No Rai stage is documented in the record and there is no documentation of adenopathy
Physician states Rai stage II-IV and there is no documentation of adenopathy
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