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A 37-year-old female asked:
Can bladder cancer be picked up on ultrasound?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 57 years experience
Too late,late stage: Early stage of bladder cancer can be detected by simple urine cytology and cystoscopy , sonography will not show early in stages.
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Dr. Terence Chapmananswered
Urologic Oncology 27 years experience
Yes sometimes: Ultrasound technology can identify tumors in the bladder, but this is not a common method of detection. The fact that is is visible on ultrasound does not mean it is too late by any means. Removal of the tumor for analysis along with more precise imaging like ct scan will help determine the extent and severity if the tumor and guide subsequent treatment.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Can bladder cancer can be detected by an ultrasound?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Emma Simpsonanswered
Radiology 46 years experience
Yes, but......: Ultrasound is not the most sensitive way to look for bladder cancer meaning it can miss early cases and there are other tests that are more sensitive and specific. However, bladder cancers are sometimes seen with ultrasound, especially if they are large.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Is it possible that bladder cancer wouldn't show up on an ultrasound?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Chris Kyleanswered
Urology 19 years experience
Yes: U/s is a poor test to look for bladder cancer. Gold standard is a cystoscopy (look in bladder with a camera).
6.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 19, 2017
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