Transitional Cell Cancer

Transitional Cell Cancer.

Transitional cell carcinoma (c. transitocellulare) is a malignant tumor disease that develops from the transitional epithelium of the urinary tract.

Peculiarities:

1. Occurs in the bladder, ureters, pelvis and calyces of the kidneys.

2. Accounts for about 10% of all urinary tract tumors.

3. It is more common in men over 60 years of age.

4. The main risk factors are smoking, exposure to carcinogens, chronic infections.

5. In the early stages it may be asymptomatic.

6. The main symptoms are pain when urinating, hematuria, dysuria.

7. Diagnostics - cystoscopy, biopsy, urine tests, ultrasound, CT, MRI.

8. Treatment is surgical removal of the tumor, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

9. The prognosis depends on the stage - with early detection, the 5-year survival rate reaches 90%.

Thus, transitional cell carcinoma is a dangerous oncological disease of the urinary tract, requiring timely diagnosis and adequate comprehensive treatment.