Urology Malignancies Flashcards
what is the most common type of bladder cancer?
urothelial carcinoma
what is a the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer?
smoking
what jobs increase chance of bladder cancer?
furniture and hairdresser
what is second type of bladder cancer that is less common?
squamous cell carcinoma
what is most common cause of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder?
schistosomiasis
what is the appearance of bladder cancer?
cystoscopic
when is bladder cancer invasive?
once it invades underlying muscle
what is worst stage of bladder cancer?
invades adjacent tissue
what is most common presenting sign of bladder cancer?
painless gross hematuria
how do you image bladder canceR?
cytoscopy
what is cytoscopy?
endoscopic visualization through urethra
what is rx for non invasive bladder cancer?
TURBT
what does TURBT stand for?
transurethral resection of bladder tumor
what can be given in bladder to help decrease recurrence and progression?
chemo/immunotherapy BCG
what is rx for invasive bladder cancer?
chemo and cystectomy
what is upper tract urothelial carcinoma very similar to?
bladder cancer…just in the renal pelvis or ureter