[New TNM classification of breast tumors].
BACKGROUND
The TNM classification of breast carcinomas has substantially changed. Both the newly implemented Hungarian breast cancer screening programme and the national cancer registry require the adequate reporting of the disease with particular emphasis on its extent.


OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to introduce the new TNM classification.


METHODS
Description of the breast cancer related definitions and of the general guidelines that have to be applied for the staging of breast carcinomas. The TNM categories are presented in a practical, partly tabulated format with examples and background information.


CONCLUSIONS
Breast cancers are advised to be reported according to the new TNM classification from January 2003.
Cserni
Gábor
G
Bács-Kiskun Megyei Onkormányzat Kórháza, Kecskemét.
Kulka
Janina
J
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009367:Neoplasm Staging
Az emlórákok új TNM-klasszifikációja.