Question 274 · LEK · Cross-cutting topics
In the TNM classification of malignant tumours T3N2M0 means:
- A. an early-stage tumour limited to a single organ.
- B. a middle-stage tumour limited to two organs.
- C. a locally advanced tumour with metastases to the closest regional lymph nodes.
- D. a locally more advanced tumour with more numerous metastases to regional lymph 93 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php nodes.
- E. a metastatic tumour invading neighbouring structures with distant metastases.
Hint
Decode each letter: T describes the primary tumour, N the extent of regional nodal spread and M distant metastases.
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