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Item #
Length
Source of Standard
Year Implemented
Version Implemented
Year Retired
Version Retired
Column #
756
3
NPCR/CoC
2016
16
882 - 884
NAACCR XML: Tumor.tumorSizeSummary
Description
This data item records the most accurate measurement of a solid primary tumor, usually measured on the surgical resection specimen.
Rationale
Tumor size is one indication of the extent of disease. As such, it is used by both clinicians and researchers. Tumor size that is independent of stage is also useful for quality assurance efforts.
Codes: (See the most recent version of the
STORE manual for additional instructions.)
000
No mass/tumor found
001
1 mm or described as less than 1 mm (0.1 cm or less than 0.1 cm)
002-988
Exact size in millimeters (2mm-988mm) (0.2 cm to 98.8 cm)
989
989 millimeters or larger (98.9 cm or larger)
990
Microscopic focus or foci only and no size of focus is given
998
Alternate descriptions of tumor size for specific sites:
Familial/multiple polyposis:
-Rectosigmoid and rectum (C19.9, C20.9)
-Colon (C18.0, C18.2-C18.9)
If no size is documented:
Circumferential:
-Esophagus (C15.0-C15.5, C15.8, C15.9)
Diffuse; widespread: 3/4s or more; linitis plastica:
-Stomach and Esophagus GE Junction (C16.0-C16.6, C16.8, C16.9)
Diffuse, entire lung or NOS:
-Lung and main stem bronchus (C34.0-C34.3, C34.8, C34.9)
Diffuse:
-Breast (C50.0-C50.6, C50.8, C50.9)
999
Unknown; size not stated;
Not documented in patient record;
Size of tumor cannot be assessed;
No excisional biopsy or tumor resection done;
The only measurement(s) describes pieces or chips;
Not applicable
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