1. Rules for Classification
The classification applies to primary carcinomas only. Tumours present in the vagina as secondary growths from either genital or extragenital sites are excluded. A tumour that has extended to the portio and reached the external os (orifice of uterus) is classified as carcinoma of the cervix. A tumour involving the vulva is classified as carcinoma of the vulva. There should be histological confirmation of the disease.The following are the procedures for assessing T, N, and M categories:
T categories. Physical examination, endoscopy, and imaging
N categories. Physical examination and imaging
M categories. Physical examination and imaging
The FIGO stages are based on surgical staging. (TNM stages are based on clinical and/or pathological classification.)
The definitions of the T and M categories correspond to the FIGO stages. Both systems are included for comparison.
2. Regional Lymph Nodes
Upper two-thirds of vagina: the pelvic nodes including obturator, internal iliac (hypogastric), external iliac, and pelvic nodes, NOS.Lower third of vagina: the inguinal and femoral nodes.
3. TNM Clinical Classification
3.1. T - Primary Tumour
|
3.2. - Regional Lymph Nodes
NX. Regional lymph nodes cannot be assessed
N0. No regional lymph node metastasis
N1. Regional lymph node metastasis
3.3. - Distant Metastasis
MX. Distant metastasis cannot be assessed
M0. No distant metastasis
M1. Distant metastasis
4. pTNM Pathological Classification
The pT, pN, and pM categories correspond to the T, N, and M categories.pN0. Histological examination of an inguinal lymphadenectomy specimen will ordinarily include 6 or more lymph nodes; a pelvic lymphadenectomy specimen will ordinarily include 10 or more lymph nodes. If the lymph nodes are negative, but the number ordinarily examined is not met, classify as pN0.
5. G Histopathological Grading
If you need
Information about Insurance, Please follow
links
- Accident, sickness, and unemployment insurance
- Auto insurance
- Burial insurance
- Car insurance
- Gap insurance
- Health insurance
- Liability insurance
- Life insurance
- Other types of Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Property insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Visitor Insurance
6. Stage Grouping
|
7. Summary
|
0 comments:
Post a Comment