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Breast Location Region CodeSystem

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/us/breast-radiology/CodeSystem/BreastLocationRegionCS
Version:0.2.0
Name:BreastLocationRegionCS
Title:Breast Location Region CodeSystem
Status:draft
Content:All the concepts defined by the code system are included in the code system resource
Definition:

Breast body location region code system.

Publisher:Hl7 - Clinical Interoperability Council
Source Resource:XML / JSON / Turtle

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

Breast Location Region CodeSystem

Breast body location region code system.

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

CodeDisplayDefinition
Axilla AxillaThe axilla (also, armpit, underarm or oxter) is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. It also contains many sweat glands. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axilla] Valid for the following modalities: US.
AxillaryTail Axillary tailThe tail of Spence (Spence's tail, axillary process, axillary tail) is an extension of the tissue of the breast that extends into the axilla. It is actually an extension of the upper lateral quadrant of the breast. It passes into the axilla through an opening in the deep fascia called foramen of Langer. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tail_of_Spence] Valid for the following modalities: MG US.
AxillaI Axilla IThere are three levels of axillary lymph nodes (the nodes in the underarm or "axilla" area): Level I is the bottom level, below the lower edge of the pectoralis minor muscle. [https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lymph_node_removal/axillary_dissection]
AxillaII Axilla IIThere are three levels of axillary lymph nodes (the nodes in the underarm or "axilla" area):Level II is lying underneath the pectoralis minor muscle. [https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lymph_node_removal/axillary_dissection]
AxillaIII Axilla IIIThere are three levels of axillary lymph nodes (the nodes in the underarm or "axilla" area): Level III is above the pectoralis minor muscle. [https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/lymph_node_removal/axillary_dissection]
InframammaryFold Inframammary foldThe mass/lesion is located in the inframammary crease where the lower boundary of the breast and the chest meet. Valid for the following modalities: MG US MRI NM.
InSkin In skinLocated within the skin. Valid for the following modalities: MG US MRI NM.
CentralToNipple Central to nippleCentral to the nipple (central portion of the breast-behind the nipple). Valid for the following modalities: MG US.