Bilateral ovarian cancer with; capsule breached; ascites positive for malignant cells. Stage is;: (A) l, (B) ll, (C) Ill, (D) lV
Answer is A. Stage 1: tumor confined to ovaries or fallopian tubes. 1c: tumor limited to one or both ovaries. : Surgical spill : Capsule rupture before surgery or tumor on ovarian surface : Malignant cells present in ascites or peritoneal washings Reference : textbook of gynaecology Sheila balakrishnan, 2nd edition, pg no:277 <\p>