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Urothelial Carcinoma (Transitional Cell)

Bladder Cancer

Overview

Urothelial carcinoma is the most common bladder cancer, arising from transitional epithelium.

Symptoms

  • Painless hematuria
  • Frequent urination
  • Urinary urgency
  • Pelvic pain (advanced)

Stages

Ta (non-invasive)Tis (CIS)T1T2T3T4

Diagnosis

  • Urine cytology
  • Cystoscopy
  • TURBT
  • CT urography
  • Biopsy

Treatments

  • TURBT + intravesical BCG
  • Radical cystectomy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy (PD-1)

Risk Factors

⚠️Smoking
⚠️Chemical exposure
⚠️Age >55
⚠️Male gender

Key Facts

  • ℹ️>90% of bladder cancers
  • ℹ️5-yr survival: 96% (Ta), 5% (T4)

ICD-10: C67.9 | Prevalence: çok yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025

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