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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Definition
: Transfer of a neoplasm from its primary site to lymph nodes or to distant parts of the body by way of the lymphatic system.
NIM, no qualif; IM for GEN or lymphatic metastatic process; when IM, qualif permitted; policy on metastases: Manual 24.3.1, 24.4.1.3+, 24.4.1.4
Other names
Metastasis, Lymphatic; Metastases, Lymphatic; Lymphatic Metastases