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Early detection but delayed appearance of a bladder tumor
The Journal of Urology
|July 1, 1977
Summary
Urinary cytology detected bladder cancer 20 years prior to cystoscopic diagnosis in a unique case. This highlights the long-term reliability of Papanicolaou tests for identifying bladder tumors.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Cytopathology
Background:
- Bladder cancer diagnosis often relies on invasive procedures like cystoscopy.
- Early detection methods for bladder cancer are crucial for patient outcomes.
- Urinary cytology is a non-invasive screening tool for detecting abnormal cells in urine.