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The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ in the pelvis which stores the urine. When cells that line the inner part of bladder turn malignant, the resulting condition is called cancer of bladder.
Bladder cancer is common in elderly , though it can occur at all ages.Common type of tumor is called transitional cell carcinoma (Urothelial Cancer) that arises cells that line the renal calyces, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder , the urethra up to urethral meatus. This cancer has the highest risk of recurrence and demands very close follow up.Tumor types less often seen are called Squamous cell and Adenocarcinoma .
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DiagnosisUltrasound, CT scan usually will detect the tumour size in the bladder and presence of similar tumour in other part of urinary passageEndoscopic examination of the bladder usually confirms the diagnosisTreatmentBladder tumour starts in the lining of bladder and can grow deep in to the bladder. Endoscopic resection of tumour can be done and the raw area heals well. Additional chemotherapy may be required in certain situations. Careful follow up endoscopy is important to check tumour recurrence and extension of tumour in to bladder muscle layer
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Dr. N. Anandan is a senior consultant at Kauvery hospital and Apollo spectra hospitals in Chennai
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