Pathologic T

This input is used for staging

Notes

**Note 1:** Assign 88 for in situ cases (behavior code /2). TNM nor FIGO include an in situ category for sarcomas of the corpus. **Note 2:** When both the Federation Internationale de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique (FIGO) stage and extension information on the primary tumor are available, use the extension information to assign the T in preference to a statement of FIGO stage - see Registrar notes. * If the only information is (pathologic) FIGO III [NOS] or IIIC, assign the appropriate stage and leave pathologic T, N, and M blank. If the only information is (pathologic) FIGO stage IVB, leave pathologic T and N blank and see M **Note 3:** Tumor size must be known to assign a value of T1a or T1b. You may use a physician’s statement of the T category if this is the only information in the medical record. * If the tumor appears to be in the T1 category, but no size or category is specified, assign T1

NAACCR Item

NAACCR #880
Pathologic T Pathologic T Display Description Registrar Notes
pX pTX Not defined by UICC* Primary tumor cannot be assessed

Pathologic classification criteria met, evaluation done:
Physician unable to assess T
Surgical resection of primary tumor, extension not stated
Physician assigns cTX, no other information available to determine T
p0 pT0 Not defined by UICC** No evidence of primary tumor
p1 pT1 Tumor limited to the uterus Note: T1 has subcategories of T1a and T1b. Assign T1 only when there is no information available to assign one of the subcategories

Tumor limited to uterus, NOS
Invasive cancer tumor confined to corpus uteri
Invasion of myometrium, NOS
Localized, NOS

Tunica serosa of the visceral peritoneum (serosa covering the corpus)

Endocervical glandular involvement only

Cervical stromal invasion

Cervix uteri, NOS, but not beyond uterus

Confined to uterus, size unknown

FIGO Stage I [NOS]

Stated as T1 [NOS]
p1A pT1a Tumor 5 cm or less in greatest dimension Invasive cancer tumor confined to corpus uteri
Confined to endometrium (stroma)

Tumor invades less than one-half of myometrium
Invasion of inner half of myometrium

FIGO Stage IA

Stated as T1a
p1B pT1b Tumor more than 5 cm in greatest dimension Tumor invades one-half or more of myometrium
Invasion of outer half of myometrium

FIGO Stage IB

Stated as T1b
p2 pT2 Tumor extends beyond the uterus, within the pelvis Note: T2 has subcategories of T2a and T2b. Assign T2 only when there is no information available to assign one of the subcategories

FIGO Stage II [NOS]

Stated as T2 [NOS]
p2A pT2a Tumor involves adnexa Adnexal involvement, NOS
Extension or metastasis beyond uterus within pelvis:
Adnexa
Fallopian tube(s)
Ligaments:
Broad
Round
Uterosacral
Ovary(ies)
Parametrium
Visceral peritoneum of pelvic organs excluding serosa of corpus uteri

FIGO Stage IIA

Stated as T2a
p2B pT2b Tumor involves other pelvic tissues Extension to :
Ureter
Vulva

Extension or metastasis to:
Cul de sac (rectouterine pouch)
Parietal serosa of pelvic cavity
Pelvic wall(s)
Vagina

Described clinically as "frozen pelvis", NOS

FIGO Stage IIB

Stated as T2b
p3 pT3 Tumor involves abdominal tissues Note: T3 has subcategories of T3a and T3b. Assign T3 only when there is no information available to assign one of the subcategories

Stated as T3 [NOS]
p3A pT3a One site Infiltration of abdominal tissues, one of the following sites:
Abdominal serosa (visceral or parietal peritoneum of abdomen)
Sigmoid colon
Small intestine
Other abdominal tissues

FIGO Stage IIIA

Stated as T3a
p3B pT3b More than one site FIGO Stage IIIB

Stated as T3b
p4 pT4 Tumor invades bladder or rectal mucosa Invasion of:
Bladder wall
Bladder, NOS excluding mucosa
Rectal wall
Rectum, NOS excluding mucosa

Extension to bowel mucosa or bladder (excluding bullous edema)

Further contiguous extension

FIGO Stage IVA

Stated as T4
88 88 Not applicable In situ case but no pTis is defined by TNM
Death certificate only (DCO) case
<BLANK> BLANK See Registrar Notes Only information is FIGO Stage III [NOS], IIIC, or IVB

Pathologic classification not met
Pathologic classification criteria met, evaluation done:
Results not documented in patient record
No surgical resection of known primary tumor (not T0) OR
Resection insufficient for site-specific pathologic assessment
No surgical resection of primary tumor and there isn't a positive biopsy of a structure in the highest T category and highest N category
Evidence of metastatic disease (pM1), no other workup
\* TX is not defined by UICC in the 7th edition. Approval has been provided by UICC to use the standard definition "Primary tumor cannot be assessed," as TX. \** T0 is not defined by UICC in the 7th edition. Approval has been provided by UICC to use the standard definition "No evidence of primary tumor," as T0.