SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20051144
Inquiry Details
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