Common Metastatic Sites
If the diagnostic term in the pathology report is not in the list below,
be sure to consult your ICD-O manual.
| Spread |
Primary Site/Mets |
| LYMPHATIC SPREAD |
Common iliac lymph nodes are second station (metastatic) nodes. |
| HEMATOGENOUS SPREAD |
Lung, bone, liver; brain (from kidney parenchyma). kidney and ureter
cancer can grow through the renal vein and vena cava directly into
the heart. |
Extent of Disease Evaluation
Definitions
Key words/possible involvement: Terms which indicate possible
involvement by tumor. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Other words/no involvement: other terms seen in reports
which indicate an abnormality but do not indicate a neoplastic process. Common
terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive.
Key information: information to look for in the report of the
study. Key information helps define the extent of disease.
Diagnostic Studies
