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Extent of Disease Evaluation
Common Metastatic Sites
If the diagnostic term in the pathology report is not in the list below, be sure to consult your ICD-O-3 manual.
| Spread | Primary Site/Mets |
|---|---|
| Lymphatic Spread | primary route for local spread |
| Hematogenous Spread | lung, liver, viscera, bones |
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.