CANCER VASCULAR OR LYMPHATIC INVASION
An indication of the presence of unequivocal Tumours in lymphatic and/or vascular spaces during a Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
an2
Description
CANCER VASCULAR OR LYMPHATIC INVASION is the same as attribute
CANCER VASCULAR OR LYMPHATIC INVASION.
Note: This item does not adhere to NHS England Data Design Principles but cannot be changed for this version of the data set as it is included in the Royal College of Pathologists data set only. It should not be used in any other data set until the Data Design Principles are met.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| NU | No - vascular/lymphatic invasion not present |
| YU | Yes - vascular and/or lymphatic invasion present |
| YV | Yes - vascular invasion only present |
| YL | Yes - lymphatic invasion only present |
| YB | Yes - both lymphatic and vascular invasion present |
| UU | Uncertain whether vascular/lymphatic invasion is present |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| XX | Cannot be assessed |
| 99 | Not Known (Not Recorded) |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | CANCER VASCULAR OR LYMPHATIC INVASIONS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Core | references in description CANCER VASCULAR OR LYMPHATIC INVASION |