Pathologic M
This input is used for staging
Notes
**Note:** When both the Federation Internationale de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique (FIGO) stage and metastatic detail are available, use the metastatic detail in preference to a statement of FIGO stage - see Registrar notes. * If the only information is (pathologic) FIGO III, assign the appropriate stage and leave pathologic T, N, and M blank **Distant lymph nodes** Aortic, NOS Lateral (lumbar) Para-aortic Periaortic Retroperitoneal, NOS **Distant lymph nodes for primary in lower third of vagina** Pelvic lymph nodes Iliac, NOS Common External Internal (hypogastric) Obturator Middle sacral (promontorial) (Gerota's node) Pelvic lymph nodes, NOS **Distant lymph nodes for primary in upper two-thirds of vagina** Inguinal, NOS Superficial inguinal (femoral)NAACCR Item
NAACCR #900| Pathologic M | Pathologic M Display | Description | Registrar Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| c0 | cM0 | No distant metastasis | Only information available is FIGO Stage I, II, or IVA Unknown; distant metastasis not stated Not documented in patient record |
| c1 | cM1 | Distant metastasis | CLINICAL assessment only: Distant lymph nodes, NOS Carcinomatosis Distant metastasis WITH or WITHOUT distant lymph node(s) Distant metastasis, NOS FIGO Stage IVB Stated as M1 |
| p1 | pM1 | Distant metastasis | HISTOLOGICALLY confirmed: Distant lymph nodes, NOS Carcinomatosis Distant metastasis WITH or WITHOUT distant lymph node(s) Distant metastasis, NOS FIGO Stage IVB |
| 88 | 88 | Not applicable | Primary site/histology not TNM defined Death certificate only (DCO) case |
| <BLANK> | BLANK | See Registrar Notes | Only information is FIGO Stage III Pathologic classification not met No pathologic workup for T and N categories and no pathologic evidence of metastasis |