What is the FIGO staging of Carcinoma ovary limited to true pelvis with negative nodes and microscopic implants present on peritoneal surface?
High-Yield Explanation
In FIGO stage IIIA of ovarian carcinoma, malignancy is truly limited to true pelvis with negative nodes and histologically confirmed microscopic seeding of abdominal peritoneal surfaces. In stage IIIB: Tumor involves one or both ovaries with histologically confirmed implants on abdominal peritoneal surfaces none more than 2cm in diameter without lymph node involvement. In stage IIIC: Involves abdominal implants more than 2cm in diameter and/or positive retroperitoneal or inguinal nodes.