Invasive transitional cell cancer of urinary tract

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• Synonyms

  • Invasive TCC of urinary tract

• Effects

  • Haematuria
  • Dysuria
  • Urinary frequency
  • Urinary urgency
  • Ureteric obstruction
  • Chronic abdominal pain
  • Lung metastasis

• Parents

  • Transitional cell carcinoma of bladder

• Treatments

  • Radical Cystectomy
  • Radiotherapy
  • Cisplatin

• Description

  • "Invasive tumors are either: - Solid nodular lesions - Ulcerative TREATMENT A. Radical cystectomy followed by one of the foll: a) Urostomy b) Bladder reconstruction (Neo bladder) c) Continet urinary diversion B. Radiotherapy if a) not fit for surgery b) Inoperable tumor "