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Version 25
Data Item #3804: Adenopathy

* indicates required field

Length: 1
Source of Standard: NAACCR
Section Name: Stage/Prognostic Factors
Year Implemented: 2018
Version Implemented: 18
Record Types: A, M, C, I

XML NAACCR ID: adenopathy

Parent XML Element: Tumor

Alternate Names:

  • RAI Classification: Adenopathy

Required Status:

NPCR Collect: . - No recommendations
CoC Collect: RS - Required, site specific
SEER Collect: RS - Required, site specific
CCCR Collect: RS* - Required, site specific; when available

Description:

Adenopathy is defined as the presence of lymph nodes greater than 1.5 cm on physical examination (PE) and is part of the staging criteria for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL).

Rationale:

Adenopathy is a prognostic factor required for staging of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) in AJCC 8th edition, Chapter 79, Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas.

Item Data Type:

digits

Allowable Values

0, 1, 5, 9

Codes:

0

Adenopathy not identified/not present
No lymph nodes >1.5 cm
Physician states Rai Stage 0

1

Adenopathy present
Presence of lymph nodes >1.5 cm
Physician stated Rai Stage I

5

Not applicable: Primary site is not C421

9

Not documented in medical record
Adenopathy not assessed or unknown if assessed
No Rai stage is documented in the record and there is no documentation of adenopathy
Physician states Rai stage II-IV and there is no documentation of adenopathy

Code Notes:

Each Site-Specific Data Item (SSDI) applies only to selected primary sites, histologies, and years of diagnosis. Depending on applicability and standard-setter requirements, SSDIs may be left blank.