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Bladder biopsy - Results

Alternative Names

Biopsy - bladder

Normal Values:

The bladder wall is smooth. The bladder is of a normal size, shape, and position. There are no obstructions, growths, or stones.

What abnormal results mean:

The presence of cancer cells indicates bladder cancer. The type of cancer can be determined from the biopsy sample.

Other abnormalities may include:

Bladder diverticula
Cysts
Infection
Ulcers

Bladder catheterization, female

Bladder catheterization, male

Female urinary tract

Male urinary tract

Bladder biopsy

Reviewed last on: 5/22/2008
Scott M. Gilbert, MD, Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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