Urinary Bladder CA Flashcards
1
Q
bladder ca path
A
- 98% epithelial in origin
- 92% transitional cell carc
- 6-7% SCC
- 1-2% adenocarc
2
Q
bladder ca usual spread
A
direct extension thru wall of bladder
3
Q
bladder ca mets
A
- lung
- bone
- liver
4
Q
bladder ca usual tx
A
radical cystectomy= usu curative
5
Q
bladder xrt typical field arrangement
A
4 fld
6
Q
one of the most common sites for bladder carc
A
trigone
7
Q
bladder xrt pre op dose
A
45-50 Gy
8
Q
bladder xrt only dose
A
45-50 Gy
boost to 65-70 Gy
9
Q
bladder 4 field inf margin
A
1 cm
10
Q
bladder 4 field lat margin
A
1.5 cm
11
Q
bladder 4 field post margin
A
2 cm
12
Q
bladder 4 field sup margine
A
S1-L5 sup
