This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/us/breast-radiology/CodeSystem/AbnormalityLymphNodeTypeCS defines the following codes:
Code | Display | Definition |
NodeAxillary | Node axillary | The axillary nodes are a group of lymph nodes located
in the axillary (or armpit)
region of the body.
Auxillary nodes perform the vital function of filtration
and conduction of lymph from the upper
limbs, pectoral region, and upper back.
There are five axillary lymph node groups,
namely the lateral (humeral), anterior (pectoral),
posterior (subscapular), central
and apical nodes.
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |
NodeEnlarged | Node enlarged | Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of
infection from bacteria or viruses.
Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer.
Lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital
role in the body's ability
to fight off infections.
Lymph nodes function as filters, trapping viruses,
bacteria and other causes of illnesses
prior to infecting the body.
Common areas subject to swollen lymph nodes include
the neck, under chin, armpits and groin.
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |
NodeFocalCortex | Node focal cortex | The mammogram and/or ultrasound show enlargement
of the cortex.
Metastatic deposits accumulate in the lymph node
peripheral area, causing enlargement of the cortex,
usually focal (at early stages), or uniform.
[www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov > pmc > articles > PMC4337126]
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |
NodeInfraclavicular | Node infraclavicular | (Infraclavicular labeled at upper left.) One or two
deltopectoral lymph nodes (or
infraclavicular nodes) are found beside the cephalic
vein, between the pectoralis
major and deltoideus, immediately below the clavicle
.
Lymph nodes are situated in the course of the external
collecting trunks of the arm.
Valid for the following modalities: US. |
NodeIntramammary | Node intramammary | Intramammary lymph nodes are defined as lymph nodes
surrounded by breast tissue.
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |
NodeLymph | Node lymph | Abnormal lymph node viewed on ultrasound and/or ultrasound.
Enlarged lymph nodes may warrant comment, clinical
correlation and additional evaluation, especially
if new or considerably larger or rounder when compared
to previous examination.
[Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System—Ultrasound, Second Edition]
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |
NodeLymphNormal | Node lymph normal | The lymph node appears normal and is probably benign.
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |
NodeSupraclavicular | Node supraclavicular | The supraclavicular lymph nodes are a set of lymph
nodes found just above the clavicle
or collarbone, toward the hollow of the neck.
Lymph nodes are responsible for filtering the lymphatic
fluid of unwanted debris
and bacteria.
Valid for the following modalities: US. |
NodeUniformThickness | Node uniform thickness | The mammogram and/or ultrasound shows thickening
of the cortex is an indicator of an early change
in metastasis.
The qualitative methods used for the diagnosis of
lymph node metastases on US include a round morphology,
hypoechogenicity, loss of central hilum, or eccentric
cortical hypertrophy.
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |