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World J Obstet Gynecol. Feb 10, 2016; 5(1): 97-101
Published online Feb 10, 2016. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v5.i1.97
Table 1 Staging system for vulvar cancer of the international federation of gynaecology and obstetrics
IATumour confined to the vulva or perineum, ≤ 2 cm in size with stromal invasion ≤ 1 mm, negative nodes
IBTumour confined to the vulva or perineum, > 2 cm in size or with stromal invasion > 1 mm, negative nodes
IITumour of any size with adjacent spread (1/3 lower urethra, 1/3 lower vagina, anus), negative nodes
IIIATumour of any size with positive inguino-femoral lymph nodes
(1) 1 lymph node metastasis greater than or equal to 5 mm
(2) 1-2 lymph node metastasis(es) of less than 5 mm
IIIB(1) 2 or more lymph nodes metastases greater than or equal to 5 mm
(2) 3 or more lymph nodes metastases less than 5 mm
IIICPositive node(s) with extracapsular spread
IVA(1) Tumour invades other regional structures (2/3 upper urethra, 2/3 upper
vagina), bladder mucosa, rectal mucosa, or fixed to pelvic bone
(2) Fixed or ulcerated inguino-femoral lymph nodes
IVBAny distant metastasis including pelvic lymph nodes