Principles of Imaging for Bladder/Urothelial Cancer (NMIBC) Flashcards
1
Q
[NMIBC] Is chest x ray always necessary in the initial staging of noninvasive disease?
A
No
2
Q
[NMIBC] Is CXR routine on follow up?
A
No
3
Q
[NMIBC] What imaging will you request a patient who cannot tolerate iodinated or gadolinium based contrast?
A
Renal ultrasound or CT without contrast, MRI without contrast
4
Q
[NMIBC] MRI of the pelvis with and without contrast may be considered in patients with what kind of tumors?
A
Sessile or high grade tumors
5
Q
[NMIBC] For high risk patients, when is UT imaging performed?
A
At 12 mos and every 1-2 years thereafter, up to ten years.
6
Q
[NMIBC] Is bone metastasis likely in NMIBC?
A
No
7
Q
[NMIBC] Is brain MRI generally recommended?
A
No
