TNM Staging System Extended
A classification of the spread of a cancer using extensions to the TNM Staging System classifications published by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
Description
TNM Staging System Extended is a system for CANCER STAGING.
A classification of the spread of a cancer using extensions to the TNM Staging System classifications published by the Union for International Cancer Control ( UICC).
The acronym TNM relates to the three categories for which codes are recorded, the categories being:
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Tumour (T)
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Node (N)
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Metastasis (M).
The TNM Staging System Extended classifications are used for Pathology results.
Also Known As
This NHS Business Definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | Cancer TNM Staging Extended |
| Full name | Tumour, Node, Metastasis Staging System Extended |
| Plural | TNM Staging System Extended |