LESION SIZE (PATHOLOGICAL)
The maximum diameter of the Lesion.
Format / Length
max n3.max n2
Description
LESION SIZE (PATHOLOGICAL) is the same as attribute
LESION SIZE.
LESION SIZE (PATHOLOGICAL) is the diameter of the Lesion, (or largest Lesion if there is more than one), where the histology of a SAMPLE proves to be invasive during a Cancer Care Spell, where the UNIT OF MEASUREMENT is 'Millimetres (mm)'.
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.
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | INVASIVE LESION SIZE |
| Plural | LESION SIZES (PATHOLOGICAL) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Core | references in description LESION SIZE (PATHOLOGICAL) |
| Data Set Constraint | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set XML Schema Constraints | references in description LESION SIZE (PATHOLOGICAL) |