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:
I
II
III
IV
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.
Carcinoma Cervix