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        Source of Standard
        Year Implemented
        Version Implemented
        Year Retired
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        1182
        1
        AJCC
        2010
        12
        
        
        1297 - 1297
    



NAACCR XML: Tumor.lymphVascularInvasion




Description
Indicates whether lymphatic duct or blood vessel (LVI) is identified in the pathology report.
Rationale
This data item will record the information as stated in the record. Presence or absence of cancer cells in the lymphatic ducts or blood vessels is useful for prognosis.
Codes

    
        
            0
            Lymphovascular Invasion stated as Not Present
        
        
            1
            Lymphovascular Invasion Present/Identified
        
        
            2
            Lymphatic and small vessel invasion only (L)
        
        
            3
            Venous (large vessel) invasion only (V)
        
        
            4
            BOTH lymphatic and small vessel AND venous (large vessel) invasion
                
        
            8
            Not Applicable
        
        
            9
            Unknown/Indeterminate/not mentioned in path report

0	Lymphovascular Invasion stated as Not Present
1	Lymphovascular Invasion Present/Identified
2	Lymphatic and small vessel invasion only (L)
3	Venous (large vessel) invasion only (V)
4	BOTH lymphatic and small vessel AND venous (large vessel) invasion
8	Not Applicable
9	Unknown/Indeterminate/not mentioned in path report