Cancer - Renal Pelvis or Ureter
Alternate Names : Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis or Ureter
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Diagnosis & Tests
Examination by touch (palpation) of the abdomen rarely reveals a mass or an enlarged kidney. Carcinoma cells may appear on the following tests:
- Urine cytology (microscopic examination of cells) obtained during a cystoscopy
- Urine cytology obtained from a urine sample
The tumor, or signs of urinary obstruction, may appear on:
An X-ray, CT scan, or MRI of other areas of the body may show metastasis of cancer from the kidneys.
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