Qualifiers for each TNM category classifying the observation method and the time frame of observation in relation to treatment
3 Source Code Systems
2.16.840.1.113883.15.16 - TNM Edition8 UICC
1.2.276.0.76.11.9 - hl7de-valueset-9
2.16.840.1.113883.5.1008 - Null Flavor
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Description
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p
p
TNM Edition8 UICC
The pathological assessment of the primary tumor entails a resection of the primary tumor or a biopsy adequate to evaluate the highest T category. The pathological assessment of the regional lymph nodes entails a removal of lymph nodes adequate to validate the absence of regional lymph node metastasis or sufficient to evaluate the highest pN category. The pathological assessment of distant metastasis entails microscopic examination.
0‑L
c
c
TNM Edition8 UICC
The clinical classification is based on evidence acquired before treatment
1‑L
u
u
hl7de-valueset-9
The clinical classification is based on ultrasound evidence acquired before treatment
1‑L
ct
ct
hl7de-valueset-9
The clinical classification is based on CT imaging evidence acquired before treatment
1‑L
mr
mr
hl7de-valueset-9
The clinical classification is based on magnetic resonance imaging evidence acquired before treatment
0‑L
ASKU
Asked but unknown
Null Flavor
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