NAACCR Item #756: Tumor Size Summary
Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
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756 | 3 | NPCR/CoC | 2016 | 16 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.tumorSizeSummary
Description
This data item records the most accurate measurement of a solid primary tumor, usually measured on the surgical resection specimen.
Rationale
Tumor size is one indication of the extent of disease. As such, it is used by both clinicians and researchers. Tumor size that is independent of stage is also useful for quality assurance efforts.
Codes: (See the most recent version of the STORE manual for additional instructions.)
000 | No mass/tumor found |
001 | 1 mm or described as less than 1 mm (0.1 cm or less than 0.1 cm) |
002-988 | Exact size in millimeters (2mm-988mm) (0.2 cm to 98.8 cm) |
989 | 989 millimeters or larger (98.9 cm or larger) |
990 | Microscopic focus or foci only and no size of focus is given |
998 | Alternate descriptions of tumor size for specific sites: Familial/multiple polyposis: -Rectosigmoid and rectum (C19.9, C20.9) -Colon (C18.0, C18.2-C18.9) **If no size is documented:** Circumferential: -Esophagus (C15.0-C15.5, C15.8, C15.9) Diffuse; widespread: 3/4s or more; linitis plastica: -Stomach and Esophagus GE Junction (C16.0-C16.6, C16.8, C16.9) Diffuse, entire lung or NOS: -Lung and main stem bronchus (C34.0-C34.3, C34.8, C34.9) Diffuse: -Breast (C50.0-C50.6, C50.8, C50.9) |
999 | Unknown; size not stated; Not documented in patient record; Size of tumor cannot be assessed; No excisional biopsy or tumor resection done; The only measurement(s) describes pieces or chips; Not applicable |