Ch 14 - Mucosal Melanoma of the Head and Neck Flashcards
1
Q
T3
A
Tumors limited to the mucosa and immediately underlying soft tissue, regardless of thickness or
greatest dimension; for example, polypoid nas
disease, pigmented or nonpigmented lesions of
oral cavity, pharynx, or larynx
2
Q
T4a
A
Moderately advanced disease
Tumor involving deep soft tissue, cartilage, bone, or
overlying skin
3
Q
T4b
A
Very advanced disease
Tumor involving brain, dura, skull base, lower nerves (IX, X, XI, XII), masticator space, carotid artery, prevertebral space, or mediastinal structures
4
Q
Nx
A
Regional lymph nodes cannot be assessed
5
Q
N0
A
No regional lymph node metastases
6
Q
N1
A
Regional lymph node metastases present
7
Q
Staging
A
No prognostic stage grouping is proposed at this time
