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References:

2004 SEER Manual, 130, 136

Question:

CS Lymph Nodes: Are lymphatic channels/vessels within an organ coded as regional lymph nodes?

Discussion:

Answer:

This answer was provided in the context of CSv1 coding guidelines. The response may not be used after your registry database has been converted to CSv2.Lymphatic channels/vessels carry lymph fluid throughout the organs and tissues of the body. Lymph channels/vessels within an organ are not nodes. Lymph channels/vessels outside an organ are not nodes.

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

N/A

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2005