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Stage III Cervical Cancer AJCC v9

MedGen UID:
1793615
Concept ID:
C5557174
Neoplastic Process
Synonym: Stage III Cervical Carcinoma AJCC v9

Definition

Stage III includes: T3, N0, M0. T3: Tumor extending to pelvic sidewall and/or involving the lower third of vagina, and/or causing hydronephrosis or nonfunctioning kidney. The pelvic sidewall is defined as the muscle, fascia, neurovascular structures, and skeletal portions of the bony pelvis. Cases with no cancer-free space between the tumor and pelvic wall by rectal examination are FIGO III. N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. M0: No distant metastasis. (from AJCC 9th Ed.) [from NCI]

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