A patient has been diagnosed with stage I cervical cancer. This stage describes cancer occurring in which of the following areas?
A) Carcinoma confined to the cervix
B) Carcinoma extends to one or both pelvic walls
C) Carcinoma limited to epithelial cells
D) Extension of carcinoma beyond the true pelvis
Ans: A
Feedback: A stage I lesion refers to a carcinoma strictly confined to cervix. Stage III is a carcinoma that extends to one or both pelvic walls. Stage 0 is a preinvasive lesion that is limited to the epithelial layer. Stage IV is extension of the carcinoma beyond the true pelvis. Refer to Table 47-2.
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