A 37-year-old female asked:
can bladder cancer be picked up on ultrasound?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Addagada Rao answered
55 years experience General Surgery
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.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
Dr. Terence Chapman answered
25 years experience Urologic Oncology
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.
Answered on Apr 19, 2017
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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 ... Read More
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Dr. Chris Kyle answered
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Yes: U/s is a poor test to look for bladder cancer. Gold standard is a cystoscopy (look in bladder with a camera).
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Dr. Marwan Akasheh answered
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More investigations: You need to undergo cystoscopy to pin down the cause of your urinary bladder problem.
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