Bladder tumours Flashcards
1
Q
Which is the most prevalent type of bladder cancer?
A
transitional cell carcinoma
2
Q
Name two bladder cancers
A
adenocarcinoma
transitional cell carcinoma
SCC
3
Q
Three risk factors for bladder cancer?
A
smoking rubber industry chronic cystitis schistosomiasis pelvic irradiation
4
Q
List three symptoms/signs of bladder cancer
A
- Painless haematuria
- Voiding irritability: dysuria, frequency, urgency
- Recurrent UTIs
- Retention and obstructive renal failure
5
Q
List two findings you might observe upon examination of patient with bladder cancer?
A
- Anaemia
- Palpable bladder mass
- Palpable liver
6
Q
Which is the diagnostic test of bladder cancer?
A
cytoscopy with biopsy
7
Q
Two complications of bladder cancer?
A
massive bladder haemorrhage
cystectomy- sexual and urinary malfunction
8
Q
What crucial piece of information do you need to relay to patient who has had bladder tumour resection?
A
High recurrence of tumour, 70%, therefore intensive FU is required
