In FIGO 2018 cervical cancer staging, Stage IIIC1 specifically denotes:
- A Pelvic lymph node metastasis only ✓
- B Tumor extending to pelvic sidewall
- C Para-aortic lymph node metastasis
- D Distant metastasis including supraclavicular nodes
Correct answer: A. Pelvic lymph node metastasis only
Explanation
FIGO 2018 introduced nodal staging into cervical cancer classification. Stage IIIC1 denotes pelvic lymph node metastasis regardless of tumor size or local extent. Stage IIIC2 denotes para-aortic lymph node involvement. This was a major change from FIGO 2009, which was purely clinical and did not include nodal status in staging.
Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17th ed.
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