Table 1.
TNM and clinical staging system for feline mammary tumours
Clinical stage | Tumour diameter (T) | Regional lymph node (N) | Distant metastasis (M) |
---|---|---|---|
I | <2 cm (T1) | Negative (N0) | Negative (M0) |
II | 2–3 cm (T2) | Negative (N0) | Negative (M0) |
III | >3 cm (T3) ≤3 cm (T1–T2) | Negative or positive (N0 or N1) Positive (N1) | Negative (M0) Negative (M0) |
IV | Any T | Any N | Positive (M1) |
Adapted from Owen 26