Thursday, March 18, 2010

Robson Classification for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Stage Description
I Confined by renal capsule
II Extends through the renal capsule, but confined to the Gerota fascia
IIIA Involves the renal vein or inferior vena cava
IIIB Involves regional lymph nodes (> 1 cm)
IIIC IIIA and IIIB combined
IVA Direct invasion of adjacent organs or structures (excluding ipsilateral adrenal gland)
IVB Distant metastases

References

Sheth S, Scatarige JC, Horton KM, Corl FM, Fishman EK. Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of renal cell carcinoma: role of multidetector ct and three-dimensional CT. Radiographics. 2001 Oct;21 Spec No:S237-54.

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