Staging of ovarian cancer
- Stage I - growth limited to the ovaries
- A - one ovary, no ascites, capsule intact
- B - both ovaries, no ascites, capsule intact
- C - capsule ruptured, capsular involvement, positive peritoneal washings, or malignant ascites
- Stage II- ovarian growth with pelvic extension
- A - extension to uterus or tubes
- B - to other pelvic organs, e.g. bladder, rectum
- C - extension plus findings as for IC
- Stage III-tumour outside the pelvis or with positive nodes
- A - microscopic seeding outside true pelvis
- B - gross deposits less than or equal to 2 cm
- C - gross deposits greater than 2 cm or positive nodes
Stage IV- distant organ involvement including pleural space and liver parenchyma
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