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Is there any possibility bladder cancer would not show up on a sonogram of the bladder & kidneys?

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Yes: Ultrasound will often fail to find cancers of the ureter and/or bladder. Cystoscopy/ureteroscopy by a urologist, with biopsy when required, are the best approach when these cancers are suspected. A urologist provides the best guidance for this workup.

Dr Krick and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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