No. | Recommendations/Statements | GoR | LoE | Sources |
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7.16. reviewed 2021 |
Consensus-based recommendation Micrometastases are defined as histological evidence of tumor cells in lymph nodes measuring ≥ 0.2 mm, but no larger than 0.2 cm. |
EC | ||
7.17. reviewed 2021 |
Consensus-based recommendation In lymphadenectomy specimens obtained during surgical treatment for cervical carcinoma, all removed lymph nodes must be histologically examined. |
EC | ||
7.18. reviewed 2021 |
Consensus-based recommendation Lymph nodes up to approx. 0.3 cm in size should be completely paraffin-embedded, and larger lymph nodes should be halved along the long axis and also completely paraffin-embedded. |
EC | ||
7.19. new 2021 |
Consensus-based recommendation Evidence of isolated tumor cells or micrometastases should be mentioned in the histological report and included in the TNM classification. |
EC | ||
7.20. reviewed 2021 |
Consensus-based recommendation The report on lymph nodes must include the following details: number of affected lymph nodes relative to the number of lymph nodes removed, correlated with the location of removal (pelvic/para-aortic). |
EC |