Data Dictionary: Pancreatic cancer - DPCA: Difference between revisions

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* Weight loss in kg and period in weeks
* Weight loss in kg and period in weeks
* ECOG performance status (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group)
* ECOG performance status (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group)


Laboratory Biomarkers
Laboratory Biomarkers
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* Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in µg/l
* Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in µg/l
* CA19.9 in kU/l (Note: Last CA19.9 before the start of neoadjuvant treatment or surgery)
* CA19.9 in kU/l (Note: Last CA19.9 before the start of neoadjuvant treatment or surgery)


Imaging and Diagnostic Procedures
Imaging and Diagnostic Procedures
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* Cystic features suggestive of malignancy
* Cystic features suggestive of malignancy
* Involvement of vessels and other structures on imaging
* Involvement of vessels and other structures on imaging


Histology and Cytology
Histology and Cytology
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* Method and date of obtaining the first positive cytology or histology
* Method and date of obtaining the first positive cytology or histology
* Histological and cytological diagnoses
* Histological and cytological diagnoses


Multidisciplinary Team Consultations and Decisions
Multidisciplinary Team Consultations and Decisions
* Date of the last MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) discussion before treatment
* Date of the last MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) discussion before treatment
* Working diagnosis and eligibility for surgical exploration
* Working diagnosis and eligibility for surgical exploration


Treatment and Surgery Details
Treatment and Surgery Details
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* Operative details including ASA score, type of resection, and operative complications
* Operative details including ASA score, type of resection, and operative complications
* Postoperative pathology including tumor origin, size, and grade
* Postoperative pathology including tumor origin, size, and grade


Postoperative Management and Follow-Up
Postoperative Management and Follow-Up

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Comorbidities

Patient Identification and Treatment Timeline

  • Treatment start date
  • Reason for registration
  • Hospital patient number


Patient Physical and Performance Metrics

  • Height in cm
  • Preoperative weight in kg
  • Weight loss in kg and period in weeks
  • ECOG performance status (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group)


Laboratory Biomarkers

  • Bilirubine in µmol/l
  • Hemoglobine in mmol/l
  • Albumine in g/l
  • IgG4 in g/l
  • Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in µg/l
  • CA19.9 in kU/l (Note: Last CA19.9 before the start of neoadjuvant treatment or surgery)


Imaging and Diagnostic Procedures

  • CT, MRI, or MRCP performed
  • Date of the last preoperative imaging
  • Presence of a tumor in the pancreas or periampullary on CT or MRI
  • Cystic features suggestive of malignancy
  • Involvement of vessels and other structures on imaging


Histology and Cytology

  • Preoperative PA number
  • Method and date of obtaining the first positive cytology or histology
  • Histological and cytological diagnoses


Multidisciplinary Team Consultations and Decisions

  • Date of the last MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) discussion before treatment
  • Working diagnosis and eligibility for surgical exploration


Treatment and Surgery Details

  • Neo-adjuvant/induction treatment type and start date
  • Operative details including ASA score, type of resection, and operative complications
  • Postoperative pathology including tumor origin, size, and grade


Postoperative Management and Follow-Up

  • Palliative treatments including chemotherapy and radiotherapy
  • Date of discharge and any readmissions within 30 days
  • Adjuvant therapy details and participation in oncological trials