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Definition

An indicator of whether perineural invasion is evident in a pathology specimen of the person with cancer, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no/not applicable/not stated/inadequately described code N ".
Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Yes
2 No
Supplementary Values 7 Not applicable
9 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:

Perineural invasion refers to cancer cells tracking along or around a nerve within the space surrounding a nerve. Its presence may be indicative of perineural spread, which can make the resection of malignant lesions more difficult.

Only record perineural invasion in the primary tumour, not for metastatic or recurrent disease.

Context:
This should be collected for people with cancer where pathology data is available.

Comments:
The presence of perineural invasion may be an important prognostic factor for some cancers.

References

Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia 2010. Lung cancer structured reporting protocol. 1st Edition (Version 1.0). Surry Hills, NSW: Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Potter ST & Partin AW 2000. The significance of perineural invasion found on needle biopsy of the prostate: implications for definitive therapy. Reviews in Urology Spring edition:87-88


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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