Question 84 (part 2) · LEK · Ovarian cancer
Which of the following is the most important prognostic factor in ovarian cancer:
- A. macroscopic complete resection of the lesions.
- B. the presence of metastases to pelvic lymph nodes
- C. the presence of metastases to periaortic lymph nodes.
- D. parametrial invasion
- E. positive peritoneal cytology.
Hint
Think about which factor the surgeon can influence during cytoreductive surgery and which strongly predicts survival.
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