About- It is usually a type of cancer usually a transitional cell carcinoma that affects the bladder. Smoking is a risk factor for the cancer. Workers from dye industry can get affected.
Presentation - Hematuria or blood in the urine.
Appearance - Occurs as a polypoidal projection from the inner surface of the urinary bladder.
Complication - If it invades the muscle, can cause impairment of drainage of urine across the ureteric orifice resulting in dilatation of kidney and ureter.
Treatment - Trans-urethral resection is the initial treatment of choice.
However if it penetrates the muscles of the bladder removal is the treatment of choice.
Presentation - Hematuria or blood in the urine.
Appearance - Occurs as a polypoidal projection from the inner surface of the urinary bladder.
Complication - If it invades the muscle, can cause impairment of drainage of urine across the ureteric orifice resulting in dilatation of kidney and ureter.
Treatment - Trans-urethral resection is the initial treatment of choice.
However if it penetrates the muscles of the bladder removal is the treatment of choice.
Disclaimer :
The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information purpose only. Depending on the patient condition, the procedure/surgery methodology could vary in actuality.
