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Pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferation

What is a pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferation? A pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferation (PSMP) is a noncancerous growth that typically develops after surgical manipulation. Other names for this condition include pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic neoplasm and postoperative spindle cell nodule. Where are pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferations found? Most PSMPs are found in the urinary tract, specifically the bladder and the prostate …
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Postoperative spindle cell nodule

What is a postoperative spindle cell nodule? A postoperative spindle cell nodule (PSCN) is a noncancerous growth that develops after surgical manipulation. Other names for this condition include pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferation and pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic neoplasm. Where are postoperative spindle cell nodules found? Most PSCNs are found in the urinary tract, specifically the bladder and the …
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Urinary tract

What is the urinary tract? The urinary tract is a group of organs that work together to remove urine from the body. It includes the bladder, two ureters, and the urethra. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels to the bladder by two long tubes called ureters. The bladder is a hollow organ located …
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Polypoid cystitis

What is polypoid cystitis? Polypoid cystitis is a non-cancerous and reversible condition caused by chronic inflammation on the inside of the bladder. Pathologists use the word “polyploid” to describe an abnormal growth that sticks out from the surface of the tissue, and the term “cystitis” to describe inflammation on the inside of the bladder. What …
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Urothelial carcinoma

What is urothelial carcinoma? Urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in a part of the body called the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the bladder, ureters, urethra, and kidneys. It is the most common type of bladder cancer. Where does urothelial carcinoma start? Urothelial carcinoma arises from specialized urothelial cells that …
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Papillary urothelial carcinoma

What is papillary urothelial carcinoma? Papillary urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in a part of the body called the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the bladder, ureters, urethra, and kidneys. Most tumours are found in the bladder. The tumour is made up of urothelial cells that normally cover the inside …
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Urothelial cells

What are urothelial cells? Urothelial cells are specialized cells that cover the inside surface of the urinary tract including the bladder, ureters, and urethra. These cells connect to form a barrier called the urothelium. Urothelial cells are sometimes described as transitional cells. What types of cancers start from urothelial cells? There are several types of …
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