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Urology (Expert Forum)
Bladder cancer
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, May 16, 2008 09:41PM
, May 16, 2008 09:41PM
The diagnosis of bladder cancer is usually established by cystoscopy (looking into your bladder with a small telescope). Evaluating a urine sample for evidence of cancer cells may be helpful. However, we do not do these tests/evaluations without a reason to be suspicious that a person has a possibility of having such a cancer. Findings such as blood in the urine (mid-stream sample) or new onset irritative voiding symptoms, especially in an individual who is at particular risk (smokers, chemical workers, leather and paint workers).
Hope that this helps.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
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does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.”
Hope that this helps.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.”
"Your doctor has several diagnostic tools to establish a diagnosis of bladder cancer, including radiology, cystoscopy and pathology. However, a definitive diagnosis of bladder cancer can only be made by examining bladder tissue which is performed by a pathologist. "--http://pathology2.jhu.edu/bladder_cancer/diagnoss.cfm
Other diagnostics are:
An Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Cystoscopy
Pathology
Hope this helps.
Best
Doctornee