HL7.FHIR.US.BREAST-RADIOLOGY\Duct Type CodeSystem

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Duct Type CodeSystem

Summary

Defining URL:

http://hl7.org/fhir/us/breast-radiology/CodeSystem/AbnormalityDuctTypeCS

Version:

0.2.0

Name:

AbnormalityDuctTypeCS

Title:

Duct Type CodeSystem

Status:

draft

Content:

All the concepts defined by the code system are included in the code system resource

Definition:

Duct abnormality types code system.

Publisher:

Hl7 - Clinical Interoperability Council

Source Resource:

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

Duct abnormality types code system.

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/us/breast-radiology/CodeSystem/AbnormalityDuctTypeCS defines the following codes:

Code	Display	Definition
DuctNormal	Duct normal	Duct is considered normal. It is surrounded by normal cells and collagen in the breast with no abnormalities. A system of ducts in the breast carries milk to the nipples. Valid for the following modalities: MG.
SolitaryDilatedDuct	Solitary dilated duct	When it is malignant, solitary dilated duct appears to indicate the presence of DCIS. In almost all solitary dilated duct cases, the dilated duct appears to be filled with some debris, with or without accompanying fluid, as seen at ultrasound. Valid for the following modalities: MG US.
DuctEctasia	Duct ectasia	A noncancerous condition that results in clogged ducts around the nipple. While it sometimes causes pain, irritation and discharge, it's generally not a cause for concern. If left untreated, it can eventually obliterate the breast duct. www.healthline.com > health > duct-ectasia-of-the-breast Valid for the following modalities: MG US.