Question 1

what is the recommended duration of follow up after discovery of squamous metaplasia in the bladder? the lesion was excised. 1st urologist said only one cystoscopy is needed to monitor cancer risk. 2nd opinion is saying cystos are advised for life?

Accepted Answer

: The opinions differ with the degree of agressiveness and personal experience of a Urologist. . In my opinion at least a follow-up every 6 months with a Urinalysis is needed with a yearly cystoscopy for 3yrs

Question 2

bladder squamous metaplasia found what is this and is it causing the kidney and bladder pain?

Accepted Answer

Change in the lining: Bladder squamous metaplasia means there are changes in the cells of the lining in the bladder, in a non-cancerous way, presumed due to frequent or ongoing irritation of the lining. The irritation is thought to be from chemicals like nitrosamines, cancer-causing toxins from smoking, bladder infections, bladder catheters, etc... Metaplasia itself should not be painful, so a urologist should examine.

Question 3

what does severe trigonitis within the bladder with severe squamous metaplasia, severe erythema with moderate trabeculation mean after a cystoscopy?

Accepted Answer

What did urologist-s: Did you not ask your doctor who did the cystoscopy?
 The report simply says something is going on inside the bladder. It is inflammatory in nature, and it is not cancerous. It will require follow up cystoscopy on the squamous metaplasia which is a sign of chronic irritation? Obstruction?

Question 4

i had a ua today and it was not a clean catch. it showed 2+ mucous and 1+  bacteria and 2+ squamous. nothing else shown. is this bladder ca?

Accepted Answer

No: What you describe suggests a poorly collected urine specimen. This has no relationship to your bladder cancer risk.

Question 5

how fast can squamous cell cancer of the bladder grow?

Accepted Answer

Squamous bladder ca: It is a rare tumor about 5 % of all bladder tumors, majority are transitional cell type (tcc). It is associated with stones, diverticula in bladder and schistosomiasis a bladder infection seen in middle east and egypt. Primary treatment modality is surgery and sometimes radiation. Usually it is advanced stage or locally advanced when initially diagnosed. Growth rate is variable usually fast.

Question 6

can papilloma squamous epithelium surface keratosis of the bladder be treated if it is growing other then removal?

Accepted Answer

NO: this requires surgical treatment (through a scope not an incision)

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 7

can squamous metaplasia turn into cancer in a yr ? im worried

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Metaplasia is a change from normal but it does not necessarily lead to cancer in most people. A small percentage of such lesions can change into cancer but it 
 typically takes many(&gt;5-10) years.

Question 8

hi, can you please explain if a coploscopy finding is immature squamous metaplasia with reactive changes, is this is cance; do i need a cone biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Seems like..: The findings are positive.
Seems like you need a biopsy, and there is no reason to panic.  This is not a procedure that is major, and you can know what is really happening and treat it accordingly

Question 9

what is "atypical squamous metaplasia" ?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal cells: These are abnormal cells but they are not cancerous at present. So you need it rechecked as instructed by your doctor as there may be increased risk of developing cancer in this location in the future.

Question 10

benign endocervical tissue showing immature squamous metaplasia, what is that?

Accepted Answer

ask yiour Gynecologi: The doctor who did the test can explain it better. But basically the test is looking for cancer cells which your report says you do not have at the present time. But continue to follow with annual pap tests so that this abnormalityy(minimal abnormality) resolves or gets monitored for any worsening. It is all a very slow process, not of any immediate concern but not always predictable.

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What is the recommended duration of follow up after discovery of squamous metaplasia in the bladder? the lesion was excised. 1st urologist said only one cystoscopy is needed to monitor cancer risk. 2nd opinion is saying cystos are advised for life?

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Bladder squamous metaplasia found what is this and is it causing the kidney and bladder pain?

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What does severe trigonitis within the bladder with severe squamous metaplasia, severe erythema with moderate trabeculation mean after a cystoscopy?

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I had a ua today and it was not a clean catch. it showed 2+ mucous and 1+ bacteria and 2+ squamous. nothing else shown. is this bladder ca?

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How fast can squamous cell cancer of the bladder grow?

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Can papilloma squamous epithelium surface keratosis of the bladder be treated if it is growing other then removal?

A member asked:

Can squamous metaplasia turn into cancer in a yr ? im worried

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Hi, can you please explain if a coploscopy finding is immature squamous metaplasia with reactive changes, is this is cance; do i need a cone biopsy?

A member asked:

What is "atypical squamous metaplasia" ?

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Benign endocervical tissue showing immature squamous metaplasia, what is that?

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