Malignant neoplasm of bladder

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Description:

Table of contents

1 Synonyms 2 Cause 3 Population Distribution 4 Effects 5 Symptoms 6 Signs 7 Diagnostic Tests 8 Differential Diagnosis 9 Treatment 10 Expected Outcome 11 Prevention 12 Medical References 13 External Links

Synonyms

bladder cancer

Cause

Population Distribution

Risk factors

• male
• old age
• smoking

Effects

Symptoms

• blood in urine
• frequent urination
• painful urination

Signs

Diagnostic Tests

• bladder biopsy
• cystoscopy
• intravenous pyelogram
• urine analysis

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Expected Outcome

Prevention

Medical References

External Links

American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org)

American Foundation for Urologic Disease (http://www.afud.org)

National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov)