NAACCR Item #3929: Separate Tumor Nodules
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3929 | 1 | NAACCR | 2018 | 18 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.separateTumorNodules
Description
"Separate tumor nodules" refers to what is conceptually a single tumor with intrapulmonary metastasis in the ipsilateral (same) lung. Their presence in the same or different lobes of lung from the primary tumor affects the T and M categories.
Rationale
This data item was previously collected for Lung, SSF# 1 and at least one standard setter is continuing to collect it.
Codes
| 0 | No separate tumor nodules; single tumor only Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type not identified/not present Intrapulmonary metastasis not identified/not present Multiple nodules described as multiple foci of adenocarcinoma in situ or minimally invasive adenocarcinoma |
| 1 | Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, same lobe |
| 2 | Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, different lobe |
| 3 | Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, same AND different lobes |
| 4 | Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, unknown if same or different lobe(s) |
| 7 | Multiple nodules or foci of tumor present, not classifiable based on notes 3 and 4 |
| 8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 will result in an edit error.) |
| 9 | Not documented in medical record Primary tumor is in situ Separate Tumor Nodules not assessed or unknown if assessed |
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