Ces Urol 2008, 12(1):5-10 | DOI: 10.48095/cccu2008002
Significance of the current pathological classification of the urothelial lesions for the clinical practice
- 1 Oddělení speciální diagnostiky ŠPAU LF a FN, Plzeň
- 2 Urologická klinika LF a FN, Plzeň
Morphological classification of the urothelial tumors has been changed several times. Former simple and easy reproducible classifications have been replaced by more complex and detailed descriptive systems. Current urological/oncological practice use only limited information from pathologists. The most important informations with direct impact to the treatment strategy are basic histological type, stage and grade. Practical problems with interpretation of diagnoses of urothelial leasions according WHO 2004 classification are discussed.
Keywords: urinary bladder, urothelial carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma, classification, WHO 2004 classification, EAU guidlines 2008
Received: June 16, 2008; Accepted: June 17, 2008; Published: January 1, 2008
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