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[Voided urinary cytodiagnosis. Cyto-histologic comparison].

L Zerat1, B Fontanière, J M Claude

  • 1Laboratoire d'Anatomie et de Cytologie Pathologiques, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy.

Annales D'Urologie
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Voided urinary cytology is effective for detecting most bladder cancers, especially higher-grade tumors. Repeating the test improves accuracy for diagnosing transitional cell tumors and related conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Uropathology
  • Cytopathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Voided urinary cytology is a non-invasive diagnostic tool for detecting urothelial neoplasms.
  • Histological grading is crucial for determining tumor aggressiveness and guiding treatment.
  • Classical cytological criteria may miss low-grade tumors, necessitating refined diagnostic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of voided urinary cytology using cytocentrifugation over a 4-year period.
  • To compare cytological findings with histological diagnoses for transitional cell tumors.
  • To assess the impact of repeated examinations on diagnostic sensitivity.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-year prospective study involving voided urinary cytology with cytocentrifugation.

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  • Comparison of cytological results with subsequent histological findings.
  • Analysis of diagnostic sensitivity based on tumor histological grade.

    • Main Results:

    • Cytological sensitivity varies with tumor grade; Grade 1 papillary tumors are challenging to detect with classical criteria.
    • Voided urinary cytology effectively detects Grade 2 and 3 papillary tumors, dysplasia, and in situ carcinoma.
    • Repeating the cytology examination three times significantly enhances detection rates.
    • The method identifies tumors in both the upper and lower urinary tracts.

    Conclusions:

    • Voided urinary cytology, particularly with repeated sampling, is a valuable tool for detecting urothelial neoplasms.
    • Refined cytological criteria may improve detection of low-grade tumors.
    • Protocols for diagnosis and follow-up of transitional cell tumors can be established.
    • Screening high-risk populations is a potential application, requiring further investigation.