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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. This type of cancer sometimes arises from a non-invasive type of cancer called urothelial carcinoma in situ. …
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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 kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Most tumours are found in the bladder. Pathologists divide this type of cancer into non-invasive and invasive based on the presence of tumour cells in …
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Urothelial cells

Urothelial cells, also known as transitional cells, line the urinary tract, which includes the bladder, ureters, urethra, and part of the kidney. These cells form a specialized barrier called the urothelium that prevents urine from penetrating the underlying tissues. They can also expand and contract based on the volume of urine present, which reflects their …
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