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Ureteral Neoplasms
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A structured, source-grounded overview of ureteral neoplasms.
Canonical concept
Ureteral Neoplasms
AMW:DIS:040640 · Neoplastic Disorder · Pathology
Overview[1]
Ureteral cancer is usually an upper-tract urothelial carcinoma arising from the ureter lining.
Pathology and biology[2]
It shares carcinogen-related field effects with bladder cancer, and Lynch syndrome is an important inherited association in selected patients.
Clinical presentation[3]
Haematuria is common; obstruction may produce flank pain, hydronephrosis or infection.
Diagnosis and staging[4]
CT urography, cystoscopy, selective cytology and ureteroscopy with biopsy define site, grade and extent.
Management principles[5]
Kidney-sparing endoscopic or segmental treatment is considered for suitable low-risk lesions; higher-risk disease often requires nephroureterectomy plus risk-adapted systemic therapy.
Citations
- National Cancer Institute. Ureteral Neoplasms — authoritative overview
- National Cancer Institute. Ureteral Neoplasms — authoritative overview
- National Cancer Institute. Ureteral Neoplasms — authoritative overview
- National Cancer Institute. Ureteral Neoplasms — authoritative overview
- National Cancer Institute. Ureteral Neoplasms — authoritative overview
Bibliography
- National Cancer Institute. Ureteral Neoplasms — authoritative overview