NAACCR Item #3804: Adenopathy

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3,804 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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