Appendix 4. Macroscopic and microscopic measurement of the mass
In case of tumor size around 2.0cm, more accurate microscopic measurement is preferred.
Rationale
TNM clinical classification
T-Primary tumor
TI Tumor 2 cm or less in greatest dimension
Timic Microinvasion 0.1 cm or less in greatest dimension
Tla More than 0.1 cm but not more than 0.5 cm in greatestdimension
T1b More than 0.5 cm but not more than 1.0cm in greatest dimension
Tlc More than 1.0 cm but not more than 2.0 cm in greatest dimension
T2 Tumor more than 2 cm but not more than 5 cm in greatest dimension
T3 Tumor more than 5 cm in greatest dimension
T4 Tumor of any size with direct extension to chest wall or skin