pT3a TNM Finding

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** A pathologic primary tumor TNM finding. The definition of pT3a finding depends on the particular type of cancer that it refers to; for example, for cervical cancer, pT3a finding is defined as follows: cancer involves lower third of vagina, without extension to pelvic wall; for kidney cancer, pT3a finding is defined as follows: cancer with tumor grossly extending into the renal vein or its segmental (muscle containing) branches or tumor invading perirenal and/or renal sinus fat but not beyond Gerota's fascia. (from AJCC 7th Ed.)

**Synonyms:** - pT3a - pT3a Primary Tumor Finding - pT3a Tumor Finding