Urology Flashcards
1
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Treatment of bladder cancer
A
MDT - including oncologists, urologists, palliative care
Operative for low grade: TURBT
Operative for high grade: TURBT + chemotherapy (intravesical) - Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) or Mitomycin C
Cystectomy
2
Q
Risk factors for bladder cancer
A
Smoking
Aromatic hydrocarbons (industrial dyes, rubber etc)
3
Q
Investigations for bladder cancer
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Bedside: ECG + urine dip (MC&S)
Lab: FBC, UE, CRP
Radiological: CT KUB, CT Urogram, flex cystoscopy (LA) or rigid cystoscopy (GA) + biopsy