Clinical N
This input is used for staging
Notes
**Note 1:** When both the Federation Internationale de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique (FIGO) stage and regional lymph node detail are available, use the regional lymph node detail in preference to a statement of FIGO stage - see Registrar notes. * If the only information is FIGO IIIB, assign the appropriate stage and leave clinical T, N, and M blank. If the only information is FIGO stage IVB, leave T and N blank and see M **Note 2:** Code only regional nodes and nodes, NOS, in this field. Distant nodes are coded in M (distant metastasis). . **Note 3:** If either exploratory or definitive surgery is done with no mention of lymph nodes, assume nodes are negative. **Note 4:** If the clinician says "adnexa palpated" but does not mention lymph nodes, assume lymph nodes are not involved. **Regional lymph nodes** Iliac, NOS Common External Internal (hypogastric) Obturator Paracervical Parametrial Pelvic, NOS Sacral, NOS Lateral (laterosacral) Middle (promontorial) (Gerota's node) Presacral Uterosacral Regional lymph nodes, NOS Lymph nodes, NOSNAACCR Item
NAACCR #950| Clinical N | Clinical N Display | Description | Registrar Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| cX | cNX | Regional lymph node(s) cannot be assessed | Only information available is FIGO Stage IVA Clinical classification criteria met, evaluation done: Physician unable to assess N Regional lymph node involvement cannot be determine or findings inconclusive Physician assigns cNX, no other information available to determine N |
| c0 | cN0 | No regional lymph node metastasis | Only information available is FIGO Stage I (all subcategories), II (all subcategories), III [NOS], IIIA |
| c1 | cN1 | Regional lymph node metastasis | Stated as N1 |
| 88 | 88 | Not applicable | Primary site/histology not TNM defined Death certificate only (DCO) case |
| <BLANK> | BLANK | See Registrar Notes | Only information available is FIGO Stage IIIB or IVB Clinical classification criteria not met Clinical classification criteria met, evaluation done: No information about diagnostic workup Results not documented in record Tumor first detected on surgical resection (no clinical workup) Evidence of metastatic disease [(cM1) or (pM1)], no other workup |