Gestational Trophoblastic Tumours

TNM 7 Classification

TNM 6 Classification

1. Rules for Classification

The following classification for gestational trophoblastic tumours
is based on that of FIGO adopted in 1992 and updated in 2001
(Gestational trophoblastic tumours. Ngan HYS, Odicino F,
Maisonneuve P, Beller U, Benedet JL, Heintz APM, Pecorelli S,
Sideri M, Creasman WT. J Epidemiol Biostatist 2001;6:175-184). The
definitions of T and M categories correspond to the FIGO stages.
Both systems are included for comparison. In contrast to other
sites, an N (regional lymph node) classification does not apply to
these tumours. A prognostic scoring index, which is based on
factors other than the anatomic extent of the disease, is used to
assign cases to high risk and low risk categories, and these
categories are used in stage grouping.


The classification applies to choriocarcinoma (9100/3), invasive hydatidiform
mole (9100/1), and placental site trophoblastic tumour (9104/1). Placental site
tumours should be reported separately. Histological confirmation is not required
if the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level is abnormally elevated. History
of prior chemotherapy for this disease should be noted.


The following are the procedures for assessing T and M categories:



T categories. Physical examination, imaging including urography and cystoscopy

M categories. Physical examination and imaging

Risk categories. Age, type of antecedent pregnancy, interval from index pregnancy,
pretreatment hCG, diameter of largest tumour, site of metastasis, number of
metastases, and antecedent treatment are integrated to provide a prognostic
score that divides cases into low and high risk categories.



2.1. Primary Tumour

TM Categories FIGO Stages * TX Primary tumour cannot be assessed T0 No evidence of primary tumour T1 I Tumour confined to uterus T2 II Tumour extends to other genital structures: vagina, ovary, broad ligament, fallopian tube by metastasis or direct extension M1a III Metastasis to lung(s) M1b IV Other distant metastasis

^*Note: Stages I to IV are subdivided into A and B according to the prognostic score.



2.2. M - Distant Metastasis



MX. Metastasis cannot be assessed

M0. No distant metastasis

M1. Distant metastasis

  M1a. Metastasis to lung(s)

  M1b. Other distant metastasis


Note: Genital metastasis (vagina, ovary, broad ligament, fallopian tube)
is classified T2. Any involvement of non-genital structures, whether by direct
invasion or metastasis is described using the M classification.

3. pTM Pathological Classification

The pT and pM categories correspond to the T and M categories.

4. Prognostic Score

Prognostic Factor 0 1 2 4 Age <40 ≥40 Antecedent pregnancy H. mole Abortion Term pregnancy Months from index pregnancy <4 4-<7 7-12 >12 Pretreatment serum hCG (IU/ml) <103 103-<104 104-<105 ≥105 Largest tumour size including uterus <3 cm 3-<5 cm ≥5 cm Sites of metastasis Lung Spleen, kidney Gastrointes-tinal tract Liver, brain Number of metastasis 1-4 5-8 >8 Previous failed chemotherapy Single drug Two or more drugs

5. Stage Grouping

Stage T M Risk Category I T1 M0 Unknown IA T1 M0 Low IB T1 M0 High II T2 M0 Unknown IIA T2 M0 Low IIB T2 M0 High III Any T M1a Unknown IIIA Any T M1a Low IIIB Any T M1a High IV Any T M1b Unknown IVA Any T M1b Low IVB Any T M1b High

6. Summary

TM and risk Gestational Trophoblastic Tumours Stage T1 Confined to uterus I T2 Other genital structures II M1a Metastasis to lung(s) III M1b Other distant metastasis IV Low risk Prognostic score 7 or less IA-IVA High risk Prognostic score 8 or more IB-IVB