Thyroid Cancer Pathologic TNM Finding v7

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** A pathologic finding about one or more characteristics of thyroid cancer, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v7 classification system. The pathologic staging requires the use of all information obtained in the clinical staging, as well as histologic study of the surgically resected specimens. The surgeon's description of gross unresected residual tumor must also be included. (from AJCC 7th Ed.)