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Ureteric urine examination

P A Trott

    British Journal of Hospital Medicine
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Ureteric urine examination can detect upper urinary tract carcinoma. However, negative results do not rule out malignancy due to well-differentiated tumors or poor exfoliation of carcinoma cells.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Oncology
    • Cytopathology

    Background:

    • Upper urinary tract carcinoma (UTCC) diagnosis relies on various methods.
    • Cytological examination of ureteric urine is a key diagnostic tool for UTCC.

    Observation:

    • This study presents three illustrated cases of UTCC diagnosed via ureteric urine examination.
    • The presence of carcinoma cells in ureteric urine provides definitive evidence of UTCC.

    Findings:

    • Absence of carcinoma cells in ureteric urine does not exclude UTCC.
    • Malignancy may be missed if tumors are well-differentiated and cells are not recognized during cytological examination.
    • Carcinoma cells may not exfoliate readily into ureteric urine specimens, leading to false negatives.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider UTCC even with negative ureteric urine cytology.
    • Further diagnostic investigations may be warranted in suspicious cases.
    • Understanding exfoliation patterns is crucial for accurate UTCC diagnosis.