TNM Staging System Extended
A classification of the spread of a cancer using extensions to the TNM Staging System classifications published by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
Description
TNM Staging System Extended is a system for CANCER STAGING.
A classification of the spread of a cancer using extensions to the TNM Staging System classifications published by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
The acronym TNM relates to the three categories for which codes are recorded, the categories being:
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Tumour
(T)
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Node (N)
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Metastasis (M).
The TNM Staging System Extended classifications are used for Pathology results.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | Cancer TNM Staging Extended |
| Full name | Tumour, Node, Metastasis Staging System Extended |
| Plural | TNM Staging System Extended |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | TNM Staging System Extended | references in description TNM Staging System Extended |
