MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVASION
The maximum depth of invasion of the Tumour during a Cancer Care Spell , where the UNIT OF MEASUREMENT is 'Millimetres (mm)'.
Format / Length
max n3.max n2
Description
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVASION is the same as attribute
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVASION.
For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVASION is not applicable for nasopharynx, hypopharynx, nasal cavity or sinuses and value 00 should be recorded in these circumstances.
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.
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 00 | Not Applicable for nasopharynx, hypopharynx, nasal cavity or sinuses |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVASIONS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Head and Neck | references in description MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVASION |