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Operative Report

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Tumor encompassing nerves or blood vessels, fixed or matted lymph nodes, tissues or areas involved that are not included in the pathology specimen, names of organs or tissues removed, number, site, and involvement of lymph nodes removed

Go to the Operative Report page of the Diagnostic Tests module for more information.

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SEER Training Modules: Operative Report. U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Cited 29 December 2025. Available from: https://training.seer.cancer.gov.

Operative Report

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