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Urothelial tumors can potentially develop anywhere. A differentiating urothelial lining is found in the: (Select all that apply)
Urothelial tumors can potentially develop anywhere. A differentiating urothelial lining is found in the: (Select all that apply)
Hyperplasia is reversible, but metaplasia is irreversible.
Hyperplasia is reversible, but metaplasia is irreversible.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dysplasia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dysplasia?
What are the most common genetic mutations in bladder cancers?
What are the most common genetic mutations in bladder cancers?
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Hyperplasia is easily recognizable histologically.
Hyperplasia is easily recognizable histologically.
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Dysplasia is characterized by preneoplastic significance, meaning it has a potential to progress to invasive cancer.
Dysplasia is characterized by preneoplastic significance, meaning it has a potential to progress to invasive cancer.
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Carcinoma in situ is characterized by complete invasion of the wall layer of the urothelium by neoplastic cells without infiltration.
Carcinoma in situ is characterized by complete invasion of the wall layer of the urothelium by neoplastic cells without infiltration.
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What is the most common symptom of urinary bladder tumors?
What is the most common symptom of urinary bladder tumors?
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Bladder tumors are always single and isolated.
Bladder tumors are always single and isolated.
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Which of the following is a classification of a bladder tumor based on its invasion into the bladder wall?
Which of the following is a classification of a bladder tumor based on its invasion into the bladder wall?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about PTIS or CIS?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about PTIS or CIS?
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Which of the following is a classification of bladder tumor based on its growth pattern?
Which of the following is a classification of bladder tumor based on its growth pattern?
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Flat tumors are more prone to invading the wall, while papillary tumors are less prone to invading the wall.
Flat tumors are more prone to invading the wall, while papillary tumors are less prone to invading the wall.
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Which of the following is NOT included in the 2022 WHO classification of urothelial tumors?
Which of the following is NOT included in the 2022 WHO classification of urothelial tumors?
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In situ urothelial carcinoma is more common as a de-novo neoplasm than as a secondary neoplasm associated with invasive carcinoma.
In situ urothelial carcinoma is more common as a de-novo neoplasm than as a secondary neoplasm associated with invasive carcinoma.
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Which of the following is NOT a gross pathological characteristic observed in CIS?
Which of the following is NOT a gross pathological characteristic observed in CIS?
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The nuclear anaplasia of CIS cells is equal to that of high-grade carcinoma.
The nuclear anaplasia of CIS cells is equal to that of high-grade carcinoma.
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Pagetoid spread, characterized by focal involvement of the urothelial layer, is a common finding in CIS.
Pagetoid spread, characterized by focal involvement of the urothelial layer, is a common finding in CIS.
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The presence of desmosomes in the urothelium is a sign of CIS.
The presence of desmosomes in the urothelium is a sign of CIS.
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The presence of "clinging CIS" refers to a situation where only a few malignant cells layer over a normal epithelium above and below a neoplastic urothelium.
The presence of "clinging CIS" refers to a situation where only a few malignant cells layer over a normal epithelium above and below a neoplastic urothelium.
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CIS is easily diagnosed from a urine sample due to the presence of highly atypical cells with a high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio.
CIS is easily diagnosed from a urine sample due to the presence of highly atypical cells with a high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio.
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The prognosis of primitive CIS (de novo) is worse than that of secondary CIS associated with invasive carcinoma.
The prognosis of primitive CIS (de novo) is worse than that of secondary CIS associated with invasive carcinoma.
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Papillary non-invasive urothelial carcinoma has a significantly lower rate of progression to invasive carcinoma compared to papillary/flat invasive urothelial carcinoma.
Papillary non-invasive urothelial carcinoma has a significantly lower rate of progression to invasive carcinoma compared to papillary/flat invasive urothelial carcinoma.
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The desmoplastic stromal reaction observed in invasive urothelial carcinoma is a sign of tumor infiltration into the stroma.
The desmoplastic stromal reaction observed in invasive urothelial carcinoma is a sign of tumor infiltration into the stroma.
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What is the region between the epithelium and vessels in the bladder wall?
What is the region between the epithelium and vessels in the bladder wall?
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Which of the following layers of the bladder wall contains small thin fascicles of smooth muscle cells?
Which of the following layers of the bladder wall contains small thin fascicles of smooth muscle cells?
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Which layer of the bladder wall is characterized by large fascicles of smooth muscle cells?
Which layer of the bladder wall is characterized by large fascicles of smooth muscle cells?
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The muscularis mucosae and muscular wall are both easily distinguished under a microscope.
The muscularis mucosae and muscular wall are both easily distinguished under a microscope.
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PTIs refers to a tumor in the epithelial region of the bladder, while pT1 refers to a tumor invading the lamina propria.
PTIs refers to a tumor in the epithelial region of the bladder, while pT1 refers to a tumor invading the lamina propria.
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PT1 tumors are generally associated with a good prognosis.
PT1 tumors are generally associated with a good prognosis.
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The treatment of pT1 tumors typically involves the instillation of Calmette Guerin bacillus and mitomycin.
The treatment of pT1 tumors typically involves the instillation of Calmette Guerin bacillus and mitomycin.
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All pT1 tumors respond to the aforementioned treatment regimen.
All pT1 tumors respond to the aforementioned treatment regimen.
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The stratifying of pT1 patients into different categories is based solely on the size of the infiltration (more or less than 1 mm) into the lamina propria.
The stratifying of pT1 patients into different categories is based solely on the size of the infiltration (more or less than 1 mm) into the lamina propria.
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The presence of desmin is a reliable indicator of muscle tissue invasion.
The presence of desmin is a reliable indicator of muscle tissue invasion.
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PT3 tumors are known to infiltrate the perivesical tissue, which is the tissue surrounding the bladder.,
PT3 tumors are known to infiltrate the perivesical tissue, which is the tissue surrounding the bladder.,
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Infiltration into the prostate or seminal vesicles in men would be classified as a pT2 tumor.
Infiltration into the prostate or seminal vesicles in men would be classified as a pT2 tumor.
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The papillary variant of urothelial carcinoma is the most common and fascinating variant.
The papillary variant of urothelial carcinoma is the most common and fascinating variant.
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The grading in papillary urothelial carcinoma is based solely on the size of the tumor.
The grading in papillary urothelial carcinoma is based solely on the size of the tumor.
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In grade 1 papillary urothelial carcinoma, invasion is uncommon.
In grade 1 papillary urothelial carcinoma, invasion is uncommon.
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The old classification system of papillary urothelial carcinoma relied on a single grade, while the new classification uses a "low" and "high" grade system.
The old classification system of papillary urothelial carcinoma relied on a single grade, while the new classification uses a "low" and "high" grade system.
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Urothelial papilloma is a cancerous tumor.
Urothelial papilloma is a cancerous tumor.
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Papillary neoplasm of low malignant potential (PUNLMP) is a rare type of bladder tumor.
Papillary neoplasm of low malignant potential (PUNLMP) is a rare type of bladder tumor.
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PUNLMP has an excellent prognosis, comparable to benign tumors.
PUNLMP has an excellent prognosis, comparable to benign tumors.
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Papillary urothelial carcinoma, low grade, is a rare type of bladder tumor.
Papillary urothelial carcinoma, low grade, is a rare type of bladder tumor.
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Papillary urothelial carcinoma, high grade, is characterized by the fusion of papillae.
Papillary urothelial carcinoma, high grade, is characterized by the fusion of papillae.
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The most common type of papillary urothelial carcinoma is low grade.
The most common type of papillary urothelial carcinoma is low grade.
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The prognosis of low-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma is significantly worse than that of high-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma.
The prognosis of low-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma is significantly worse than that of high-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma.
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High-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma frequently metastasizes.
High-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma frequently metastasizes.
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Early diagnosis with urinary cytology is highly effective in detecting low-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma but less effective in detecting high-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma.
Early diagnosis with urinary cytology is highly effective in detecting low-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma but less effective in detecting high-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma.
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After a diagnosis of high-grade pT2 urothelial carcinoma, complete remission is the most likely outcome.
After a diagnosis of high-grade pT2 urothelial carcinoma, complete remission is the most likely outcome.
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The standard treatment for a patient with high-grade urothelial carcinoma involves a combination of systemic chemotherapy and radical cystectomy.
The standard treatment for a patient with high-grade urothelial carcinoma involves a combination of systemic chemotherapy and radical cystectomy.
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What is the most accurate method for obtaining tissue samples for the diagnosis and staging of bladder cancer?
What is the most accurate method for obtaining tissue samples for the diagnosis and staging of bladder cancer?
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The TUR-B technique provides large, well-oriented fragments of the tumor, ensuring complete removal of the lesion.
The TUR-B technique provides large, well-oriented fragments of the tumor, ensuring complete removal of the lesion.
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The TUR-B technique is generally considered a reliable method for accurate staging of bladder cancer.
The TUR-B technique is generally considered a reliable method for accurate staging of bladder cancer.
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The TUR en-bloc resection technique involves removal of the mucosa, submucosa, and muscularis propria, providing a comprehensive sample for analysis.
The TUR en-bloc resection technique involves removal of the mucosa, submucosa, and muscularis propria, providing a comprehensive sample for analysis.
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The TUR en-bloc resection is typically preferred for small, superficial tumors.
The TUR en-bloc resection is typically preferred for small, superficial tumors.
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The cartoon image of a whole lesion allows for the evaluation of both peripheral and deep margins, helping predict the rate of tumor progression.
The cartoon image of a whole lesion allows for the evaluation of both peripheral and deep margins, helping predict the rate of tumor progression.
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Histological images provide sufficient details to determine the depth of tumor infiltration into the lamina propria, mucosa, and muscle wall.
Histological images provide sufficient details to determine the depth of tumor infiltration into the lamina propria, mucosa, and muscle wall.
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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an unfavorable prognosis in urothelial carcinoma.
Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an unfavorable prognosis in urothelial carcinoma.
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Study Notes
Urinary Bladder and Urinary Tract Tumors
- Urothelial tumors can develop in the renal pelvis (1%), ureter (2%), urinary bladder (96%), and urethra (1%).
Pathogenesis of Urothelial Tumors
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Irritative or carcinogenic triggers can cause hyperplasia (increase in cell layers without atypia), metaplasia (histological change in differentiation to squamous or glandular epithelium without atypia or DNA mutations), and dysplasia (increase in cell layers, atypia, and architectural change, considered a neoplastic formation).
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Changes in hyperplasia and metaplasia are reversible, while changes in dysplasia are irreversible. Carcinoma can develop from dysplasia, not from hyperplasia or metaplasia.
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Carcinoma is categorized from low-grade non-invasive to high-grade invasive carcinoma, with increasing aggressiveness.
Molecular Background
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The most common genetic mutations in bladder cancers are loss of retinoblastoma genes and p53 mutations.
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Superficial lesions (mostly papillary lesions) are often associated with 9p (p16) and 9q deletions.
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Invasive lesions (mostly flat lesions) are linked to 11p, 13q (Rb), and 14q, 17p (p53) deletions and mutations.
Epidemiology
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Bladder cancer incidence is similar across Western Europe, North America, and Australia, with a 3.5:1 male-to-female ratio.
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The death rate for bladder neoplasm was 2.91% (2019).
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Established risk factors include tobacco use, occupational exposure to aromatic amines, and infection with Schistosoma hematobium
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Description
This quiz explores the characteristics and pathogenesis of urothelial tumors, primarily focusing on the urinary bladder. It covers the types, triggers, and genetic mutations associated with these tumors, as well as the progression from hyperplasia to carcinoma. Test your understanding of the molecular background of bladder cancers.
