Gynaecological oncology: FIGO ovarian stage IC1: practice question

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OBG · Gynaecological oncology: FIGO ovarian stage IC1

Sample item

During removal of an apparently stage IA ovarian serous tumour, the capsule ruptures and fluid spills into the pelvis. No other disease is found. What is the FIGO stage?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. IC1

Surgical spill of an intact-capsule tumour is stage IC1. IC2 means capsule rupture before surgery or tumour on the ovarian surface, and IC3 means malignant cells in ascites or washings.

Option by option

  • A. IA

    IA requires an intact capsule without spill.

  • B. IC1 (correct)

    Correct. Intra-operative spill defines IC1.

  • C. IC2

    IC2 requires rupture before surgery or surface tumour.

  • D. IIA

    IIA requires extension to the uterus or tubes.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, IC1. Surgical spill of an intact-capsule tumour is stage IC1.

Why is "IA" not the answer?

IA requires an intact capsule without spill.

Why is "IC2" not the answer?

IC2 requires rupture before surgery or surface tumour.

Why is "IIA" not the answer?

IIA requires extension to the uterus or tubes.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynaecological oncology: FIGO ovarian stage IC1 in OBG. IC2 means capsule rupture before surgery or tumour on the ovarian surface, and IC3 means malignant cells in ascites or washings.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gynaecological oncology: FIGO ovarian stage IC1?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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