Bladder cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three different types of bladder cancer?
A
o Transitional cell carcinomas 90%
o Squamous cell carcinomas
o Adenocarcinoma
2
Q
what are the risk factors for Transitional cell carcinomas ?
A
o Smoking o Aniline dye stuffs o Cyclophosphamide treatment o Rubber manufacture o Chronic UTIs
3
Q
what are the risk factors for Squamous cell carcinomas ?
A
Schistosomiasis?
4
Q
what are the risk factors for Adenocarcinoma ?
A
post neobladder reconstruction
5
Q
epidemiology of bladder cancer?
A
- 2nd most common cancer of the genitourinary tract
- 2-3 x more common in MALES
- Peak incidence: 50-80 years
6
Q
main presenting symptom for bladder cancer?
A
• Painless macroscopic haematuria
7
Q
what is the gold standard investigation for bladder cancer?
A
Cystoscopy
