Alternate Name Item # Length Source of Standard Implemented Year Implemented Version Retired Year Retired Version Column #
1182 1 AJCC 2010 12 984 - 984
Description
Indicates whether lymphatic duct or blood vessel (LVI) is identified in the pathology report.
Rationale
This data item will record the information as stated in the record. Presence or absence of cancer cells in the lymphatic ducts or blood vessels is useful for prognosis.
Codes
0 Lymph-vascular Invasion stated as Not Present
1 Lymph-vascular Invasion Present/Identified
8 Not Applicable
9 Unknown/Indeterminate/not mentioned in path report