Upper tract urothelial carcinoma: epidemiology, presentation, and high-risk endemic populations.

Abstract excerpt

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) only accounts for 5-10% of all urothelial cancers but these patients present with high stage disease and 2 out of 3 patients have evidence of muscle-invasion at time of diagnosis. Furthermore, 10% of UTUC patients have associated Lynch syndrome and therefore diagnosis of UTUC should prompt timely evaluation and familial counseling. The purpose of this...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Carcinoma, Transitional Cell
• Share to Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis