Radiation Procedures - Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder & Urethra Flashcards
Hormone formed by the kidneys that controls BP:
Renin
Most common histology kidney:
- What is the most common subtype?
Renal cell carcinoma
- Clear cell carcinoma
Kidney mets to: (6)
Lungs
Bone
Liver
Brain
Soft tissue
Skin
Most common histology for ureters:
Transitional cell carcinoma
Ureter mets to: (3)
Lungs
Liver
Bone
Anatomical part that has 1 opening from each ureter and 1 one from the urethra (3 total):
Trigone
When bladder is ___ it is located in the lower pelvis (AKA true pelvis):
empty
When treating a patient to the bladder, should the bladder be full or empty?
Empty
Common location for tumors in the bladder:
Trigone
Most common histology for bladder:
Transitional Cell Carcinoma AKA Urothelial Carcinoma
Bladder mets to: (3)
Lung
Bone
Liver
All histologies for bladder cancer: (4)
Transitional cell/Urothelial Carcinoma
Adeno
SCC
Small Cell Carcinoma
Most common histology for urethra:
SCC
Wilm’s tumor is a type of __ (organ) seen in __ (age group).
Kidney, kids