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What is the definitive diagnostic procedure for bladder cancer?
What is the definitive diagnostic procedure for bladder cancer?
- Biopsies of the tumor and adjacent mucosa (correct)
- Fulguration
- Cytologic examination of fresh urine
- Transurethral resection
What does the grade of the tumor depend on in bladder cancer management?
What does the grade of the tumor depend on in bladder cancer management?
- Physical status of the patient
- Age of the patient
- Degree of cellular differentiation (correct)
- Stage of tumor growth
Which type of tumors is a benign urinary system tumor?
Which type of tumors is a benign urinary system tumor?
- Carcinomas in situ
- Simple papillomas (correct)
- Adenocarcinomas
- Transitional cell carcinomas
What is the causative agent in BCG Live treatment for bladder cancer?
What is the causative agent in BCG Live treatment for bladder cancer?
Which agent is considered the most predominant and conservative intravesical agent for recurrent bladder cancer?
Which agent is considered the most predominant and conservative intravesical agent for recurrent bladder cancer?
What is the rationale behind the use of BCG in the treatment of bladder cancer?
What is the rationale behind the use of BCG in the treatment of bladder cancer?
What surgical procedure is typically performed for invasive or multifocal bladder cancer in men?
What surgical procedure is typically performed for invasive or multifocal bladder cancer in men?
What structures are included in radical cystectomy for women with invasive bladder cancer?
What structures are included in radical cystectomy for women with invasive bladder cancer?
Which procedure is required following the removal of the bladder in a radical cystectomy?
Which procedure is required following the removal of the bladder in a radical cystectomy?
What do clinical trials aim to achieve in exploring options for managing invasive bladder cancer?
What do clinical trials aim to achieve in exploring options for managing invasive bladder cancer?