This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Carcinoma Cervix, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
[{'content': 'An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) showing hydronephrosis in the work up of a patient with cervical cancer otherwise confined to a cervix of normal size would indicate stage: \nSelect and explain. \nA. I, B. II, C. III, D. IV', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. is c, i.e. Stage IIINow here - the investigation done is IVP which is one of the recommended investigations by FIGO therefore results of IVP are important for staging. By definition, a positive IVP would mean ureter is involved i.e. extension to pelvic side wall and i.e. Stage IIIB.Such staging applies even if there is no palpable tumor beyond the cervix.', 'role': 'assistant'}]