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Data Standards and Data Dictionary

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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: organomegaly

Parent XML Element: Tumor

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:

Organomegaly is defined as presence of enlarged liver and/or spleen on physical examination and is part of the staging criteria for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL).

Rationale:

Organomegaly is a prognostic factor required for staging of 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

Neither hepatomegaly (liver) nor splenomegaly (spleen) present

1

Hepatomegaly (liver) and/or splenomegaly (spleen) present

5

Not applicable: Primary site is not C421

9

Not documented in medical record
Organomegaly (hepatomegaly and/or splenomegaly) not assessed or unknown if assessed

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.