ypT Category
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ypT Criteria
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ypTX
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Primary tumor cannot be assessed
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ypT0
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No evidence of primary tumor
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ypT1
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Tumor less than or equal to 2 cm in greatest dimension limited to
the thyroid
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ypT1a
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Tumor less than or equal to 1 cm in greatest dimension limited to
the thyroid
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ypT1b
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Tumor greater than 1 cm but less than or equal to 2 cm in greatest
dimension limited to the thyroid
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ypT2
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Tumor greater than 2 cm but less than or equal to 4 cm in greatest
dimension limited to the thyroid
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ypT3
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Tumor greater than 4 cm limited to the thyroid, or gross
extrathyroidal extension invading only strap muscles
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ypT3a
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Tumor greater than 4 cm limited to the thyroid
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ypT3b
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Gross extrathyroidal extension invading only strap muscles
(sternohyoid, sternothyroid, thyrohyoid, or omohyoid muscles) from a
tumor of any size
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ypT4
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Includes gross extrathyroidal extension beyond the strap muscles
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ypT4a
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Gross extrathyroidal extension invading subcutaneous soft tissues,
larynx, trachea, esophagus, or recurrent laryngeal nerve from a
tumor of any size
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ypT4b
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Gross extrathyroidal extension invading prevertebral fascia or
encasing the carotid artery or mediastinal vessels from a tumor of
any size
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