This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/us/breast-radiology/CodeSystem/BreastLocationRegionCS defines the following codes:
Code | Display | Definition |
Axilla | Axilla | The 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 tail | The 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 I | There 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 II | There 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 III | There 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 fold | The 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 skin | Located within the skin.
Valid for the following modalities: MG US MRI NM. |
CentralToNipple | Central to nipple | Central to the nipple (central portion of the breast-behind
the nipple).
Valid for the following modalities: MG US. |