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Anatomic sites and subsites of the vulva.
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Regional lymph nodes of the vulva.
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T1a is defined as lesions 2 cm or less in size, confined to the vulva or perineum and with
stromal invasion 1.0 mm or less.
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(A) “(A) T1a is defined as lesions 2 cm or less in size, confined to the vulva or perineum
and with stromal invasion 1.0 mm or less. (B) T1b is defined as lesions more than 2
cm in size or any size with stromal invasion more than 1.0 mm, confined to the
vulva or perineum
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T1b is defined as lesions more than 2 cm in size or any size with stromal invasion more
than 1.0 mm, confined to the vulva or perineum
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T2 is defined as tumor of any size with extension to adjacent perineal structures
(lower/distal third of urethra, lower/distal third of vagina, anal involvement).
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Cross-sectional diagram showing spread of tumor into anus, lower vagina, and lower
urethra. T2 is defined as tumor of any size with extension to adjacent perineal
structures (lower/distal third of urethra, lower/distal third of vagina, anal involvement).
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T3 is defined as tumor of any size with extension to any of the following: upper/promixal
two-thirds of urethra, upper/proximal two-thirds of vagina, bladder mucosa, rectal
mucosa, or fixed to pelvic bone.
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N1a is defined as one or two lymph nodes metastasis each less than 5 mm.
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N1b is defined as one lymph node metastasis 5 mm or greater.
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N2a is defined as three or more lymph node metastases each less than 5 mm.
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N2b is defined as two or more lymph node metastases 5 mm or greater.
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N2c is defined as lymph node metastasis with extracapsular sprea.
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(A) N3 is defined as fixed or ulcerated regional lymph node metastasis.
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(A) These nodal metastases are considered M1.
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