Transitional cell carcinoma

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Broader Terms

carcinoma

Related Terms

bladder neoplasm

Scope Note

malignant tumor arising from a transitional type of stratified epithelium, usually affecting the urinary bladder.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

What is transitional cell carcinoma? Transitional cell carcinoma is an abnormal growth of the cells lining the collecting system of the kidney or ureters.
1-4 From a comparative standpoint, transitional cell carcinoma is the second most common malignant neoplasm of the genitourinary system in human beings.
10, 988-993, February 2004 2004 American Association for Cancer Research Molecular Oncology, Markers, Clinical Correlates Molecular Serological Detection of DNA Alterations in Transitional Cell Carcinoma Is Highly Sensitive and Stage Independent Rolf von Knobloch, Heidrun Brandt, Andres J.
Clinical Correlation•Early manifestation of transitional cell carcinoma is painless hematuria.
Transitional cell carcinoma is by far are the most common malignancy of the bladder.

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