
Category: Urological Cancers
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Histologic grading of prostate carcinoma
Prostate cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men worldwide, impacting countless lives and families. Accurate diagnosis and prognosis are critical for…
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Necrosis in renal tumor histologic report
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) represents approximately 3% of all adult cancers, with a diverse range of histological subtypes and clinical behaviors. Accurate diagnosis relies heavily…
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Scrotal enlargement with solid internal mass
Scrotal enlargement accompanied by a solid internal mass is a concerning symptom demanding careful evaluation. The scrotum, responsible for housing the testicles and associated structures,…
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Prostatic urethra involvement in bladder tumors
Bladder cancer, while often considered a disease primarily affecting the bladder itself, frequently demonstrates intricate involvement with surrounding structures, most notably the prostatic urethra in…
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Margins involved in partial nephrectomy specimen
Partial nephrectomy, the surgical removal of a kidney tumor while preserving as much healthy renal tissue as possible, has become increasingly favored over radical nephrectomy…
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Metastatic pattern in renal medullary carcinoma
Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is an exceptionally rare and aggressive kidney cancer primarily affecting individuals with sickle cell trait. Discovered relatively recently in 1995, RMC…
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Vascular invasion seen in testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is relatively rare, accounting for approximately 1% of all cancers in men, but it disproportionately affects younger males – typically those between ages…
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High-grade carcinoma in bladder wall biopsy
Bladder cancer, while often detected early, can present in various forms and grades, impacting treatment strategies and prognosis significantly. A biopsy of the bladder wall…
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Bilateral renal masses in cancer syndromes
The discovery of bilateral renal masses – tumors in both kidneys simultaneously – is rarely coincidental. While single kidney tumors are relatively common, finding them…
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PSA doubling time in prostate cancer monitoring
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment outcomes, and monitoring prostate-specific antigen (PSA)…