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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Staging of ovarian cancer when rectum is involved
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The correct answer is  -Stage II ovarian cancer: tumor involves one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes with pelvic extension or primary peritoneal cancer. IIA: ovarian tumor involving uterus or fallopian tubes IIB: ovarian tumor involving pelvic intraperitoneal organs ( bladder, rectum or pelvic side walls) Reference : textbook of gynaecology Sheila balakrishnan, 2nd edition, pg no:277 <\p>