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I've had cat scans , x rays , ultrasound of my bladder all negative why have a cystocopoy ?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Studies are differen: What the images show is the anatomy. Sometimes what is in the bladder. But the mucosal lining is best seen visually. How red is the lining etc. so a cystoscope study is important to completely study the bladder

Answered 1/2/2015

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