NAACCR Item #3935: Tumor Growth Pattern
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Section Name | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | XML NAACCR ID | Parent XML Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3935 | 1 | NAACCR | Stage/Prognostic Factors | 2018 | 18 | tumorGrowthPattern | Tumor |
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: No recommendation
CoC Collect: Required, site specific
SEER Collect: No recommendation
CCCR Collect: No recommendation
Description
Tumor Growth Pattern refers to the growth pattern of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
Rationale
Tumor Growth Pattern is a Registry Data Collection Variable in AJCC. This data item was previously collected for Intrahepatic Bile Duct, SSF# 10.
Allowable Values
1-3, 8, 9
Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mass-forming |
| 2 | Periductal infiltrating |
| 3 | Mixed mass-forming and periductal infiltrating |
| 8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 may result in an edit error.) |
| 9 | Not documented in medical record Radiology and/or pathology report does not mention tumor growth pattern Cannot be determined by the pathologist Tumor growth pattern 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.