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Various urinary properties in bladder tumor patients.

T Okamura1, M Tsugaya, H Watase

  • 1Department of Urology, Nagoya City University Medical School.

Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study found lower urinary calcium and uric acid levels in bladder tumor patients. Urinary pH was higher, particularly in advanced transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) cases, indicating potential biomarkers for bladder cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Bladder tumors represent a significant health concern globally.
  • Early detection and understanding of tumor markers are crucial for effective management.
  • Urinary analysis offers a non-invasive approach to identify potential biomarkers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differences in urinary electrolyte and metabolite profiles between bladder tumor patients and a control group.
  • To explore potential correlations between urinary parameters and bladder tumor characteristics, including histopathology and grade.

Main Methods:

  • Collected and analyzed urine samples from 41 bladder tumor patients and 29 controls.
  • Measured urinary parameters including electrolytes (Ca2+), pH, urea nitrogen, creatinine, uric acid, and osmolarity.

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  • Compared urinary profiles based on tumor presence, histopathology (transitional cell carcinoma - TCC), and grade (G1, G2, G3).

    • Main Results:

    • Urinary calcium (Ca2+) and uric acid levels were significantly lower in bladder tumor patients compared to controls.
    • Urinary pH was generally higher in the bladder tumor group.
    • Elevated urinary pH was particularly noted in patients with high-grade TCC (G3).
    • Distinct urinary property differences were observed between low-grade (G1, G2) and high-grade (G3) TCC patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Urinary calcium and uric acid may serve as potential biomarkers for bladder cancer detection.
    • Urinary pH alterations correlate with bladder tumor presence and grade, especially in TCC.
    • Further research is warranted to validate these findings for clinical application in bladder cancer diagnostics.