N CATEGORY (PATHOLOGICAL)
The Tumour , Node and Metastasis category used during a Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
max an15
Description
N CATEGORY (PATHOLOGICAL) is the same as attribute
TNM CATEGORY.
N CATEGORY (PATHOLOGICAL) is the code, using a TNM CODING EDITION, which classifies the absence or presence and extent of regional Lymph Node metastases based on the evidence from a pathological examination during a Cancer Care Spell.
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Full name | NODE CATEGORY (PATHOLOGICAL) |
| Plural | N CATEGORIES (PATHOLOGICAL) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Core | references in description N CATEGORY (PATHOLOGICAL) |