Bladder Cancer

Question 1

Cancers that are in the bladder are typically made up of what cells

What is the more rare form

Answer 1

Transitional Cell Carcinoma (Urothelial) => 90%

Squamous Cell Carcinoma => 5%

Question 2

What 2 types of workers can lead to bladder cancers?

Why?

Answer 2

Aromatic Amines => Carcinogenic

Factory Dye + Rubber Workers

Question 3

What type of parasite can lead to a squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder

Answer 3

Schistosomiasis

Question 4

What is the general symptom of a bladder cancer

Answer 4

Painless Haematuria

Question 5

What type of investigation is done in a bladder cancer

Answer 5

Cytoscopy

==> Camera into urethra => blladder

Question 6

What type of resection can be done in a bladder cancer

Answer 6

Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TRBT)

Question 7

Radical Cystectomy is what?

When is this done?

Answer 7

Removal of entire bladder

Bladder cancer

Question 8

Radical cystectomy leads to no bladder. What is put in place to alleviate this issue

Answer 8

Urostomy w/ Ileal Conduit