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How to diagnose bladder cancer (part 6)


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Published : 06 Jun 2022 08:11 PM | Updated : 06 Jun 2022 08:11 PM

• Using a scope to examine the inside of your bladder (cystoscopy): To perform cystoscopy, your doctor inserts a small, narrow tube (cystoscope) through your urethra. The cystoscope has a lens that allows your doctor to see the inside of your urethra and bladder, to examine these structures for signs of disease. Cystoscopy can be done in a doctor's office or in the hospital.

• Removing a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy): During cystoscopy, your doctor may pass a special tool through the scope and into your bladder to collect a cell sample (biopsy) for testing. This procedure is sometimes called transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). TURBT can also be used to treat bladder cancer.

• Examining a urine sample (urine cytology): A sample of your urine is analysed under a microscope to check for cancer cells in a procedure called urine cytology.

• Imaging tests: Imaging tests, such as computerized tomography (CT) urogram or retrograde pyelogram, allow your doctor to examine the structures of your urinary tract. 

During a CT urogram, a contrast dye injected into a vein in your hand eventually flows into your kidneys, ureters and bladder. X-ray images taken during the test provide a detailed view of your urinary tract and help your doctor identify any areas that might be cancer.

    Courtesy: Mayo Clinic