Definition
An indicator of whether a person with cancer has multiple primary tumours, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—multiple primary tumours indicator
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyMultiple primary tumours indicator
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Value DomainYes/no code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no code N ".Data Type | Boolean |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
2 | No |
Comments
Guide for use:
Record whether a person with cancer has multiple primary tumours, regardless of whether they are synchronous or metachronous.
Patients with multiple primary tumours may have a worse prognosis or more extensive treatment than patients with a single tumour. In addition, the management and prognosis when multiple primary tumours are present may vary depending on whether the tumours are synchronous or metachronous.