Posted on 29th September, 2023 at 7:04:09 AM
Majority patients were diagnosed while evaluated for blood in urine. Always to be considered in a person with hematuria with more than 50 years of age. Tests used to diagnose are
Urinalysis- will confirm hematuria
Urine cytology- usually done in a centrifuged sample of urine. If positive high grade bladder tumor to be considered
Ultrasound- it helps to detect presence of bladder tumor
CT/MRI- it can also detect small tumor in the urinary system
Cystoscopy/Biopsy- most important test to detect bladder tumor. It usually associated with TURBT. Resected tissue and Deep biopsy sent for Histopathological exam.
