Despite elaborate characterization of the risk factors, bladder cancer is still a major
epidemiological problem whose incidence continues to rise each year. Urothelial carcinoma …

For over 80 years, cystoscopy has remained the gold-standard for detecting tumours of the
urinary bladder. Since bladder tumours have a tendency to recur and progress, many …

This is the first of 2 articles that summarize the findings of the International Consensus Panel
on cytology and bladder tumor markers. The objectives of our panel were to reach a …

Fibronectin is a glycoprotein of the extracellular matrix, and regulates the processes of self-
renewal and cell cycle progression. This study aimed to investigate fibronectin expression in …

Accurate and sensitive detection of bladder cancer is critical to diagnose this deadly disease
at an early stage, estimate prognosis, predict response to treatment, and monitor recurrence …

Background Urinary schistosomiasis and its severe complications, mainly bladder cancer,
are scarce in non-endemic areas. The deficiency in knowledge and clinical experience of …

The diagnosis of both primary and recurrent bladder tumors currently relies upon the urine
cytology and cystoscopy. Neither of these diagnostic tools is completely accurate …

There is a clinical need to identify novel biomarkers to improve diagnostic accuracy for the
detection of urothelial tumors. The current study aimed to evaluate keratin 17 (K17), an …

Purpose: Transitional cell carcinoma of bladder is one of the most common tumors of
genitourinary tract. Cystoscopy along with cytology is the mainstay for diagnosing bladder …

Carcinoma of the urinary bladder is a common malignancy and a major cause of morbidity
and mortality in the western world. Current understanding of etiology, disease process …