TNM VERSION NUMBER
The Tumour, Node and Metastasis version number in use during a Cancer Care Spell.
Description
The Tumour, Node and Metastasis version number in use during a Cancer Care Spell.
TNM VERSION NUMBER is either the:
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American Joint Committee on Cancer
(AJCC), Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) or European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) version number used for Tumour, Node and Metastasis (TNM) staging for cancer diagnosis or
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Pathological Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) version number used for Tumour, Node and Metastasis (TNM) staging for cancer diagnosis.
Note:
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Node (N) describes regional Lymph Nodes that are involved
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Metastasis (M) describes distant metastasis (spread of cancer from one body part to another).
Also Known As
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Full name | TUMOUR, NODE AND METASTASIS VERSION NUMBER |
| Plural | TNM VERSION NUMBERS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Class | CANCER STAGING | has an attribute TNM VERSION NUMBER of type TNM VERSION NUMBER |
| Attribute | TNM VERSION NUMBER | references in description TNM VERSION NUMBER |
| Data Element | TNM VERSION NUMBER (PATHOLOGICAL) | is the data element of TNM VERSION NUMBER |
| Data Element | TNM VERSION NUMBER (STAGING) | is the data element of TNM VERSION NUMBER |
