Inverted Papilloma of the Bladder

What is Inverted Papilloma of the Bladder?

Inverted papilloma of the bladder is a rare non-invasive endophytic urothelial tumor of the urinary bladder accounting for less than 1% of urothelial neoplasms. What is the Pathology of Inverted Papilloma of the Bladder? The pathology of Inverted papilloma of…
Exophytic Papillomas of the Bladder

What are Exophytic Papillomas of the Bladder?

Exophytic papillomas of the bladder are an uncommon benign exophytic neoplasm composed of a delicate fibrovascular core covered by normal-appearing urothelium.  What is the Pathology of Exophytic Papillomas of the Bladder? The pathology of exophytic papillomas of the bladder is:…
Transitional Tumors of the Bladder

What are Transitional Tumors of the Bladder?

Transitional tumors of the bladder, also called urothelial carcinoma, are a type of cancer that typically occurs in the urinary system. Transitional cell carcinomas arise from the transitional epithelium, a tissue lining the inner surface of these hollow organs. When…
Neoplasms of the Bladder

What are Neoplasms of the Bladder?

Neoplasms of the bladder are tumors that arise from the bladder layers. Examples of neoplasms of the bladder include: Transitional tumors of the bladderExophytic papillomas of the bladderInverted papilloma of the bladder Papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential Low grade papillary…
Nephrogenic Adenoma of the Bladder

What is Nephrogenic Adenoma of the Bladder?

Nephrogenic adenoma of the bladder is a benign polypoid, papillary, fungiating, or velvety lesion found in the bladder or prostatic urethra after urothelial injury which has multiple histologic patterns. What is the Pathology of Nephrogenic Adenoma of the Bladder? The…
Inflammation of the Urethra

What is Squamous Metaplasia of the Bladder?

Squamous metaplasia of the bladder is a benign non-cancerous change (metaplasia) of surfacing lining cells (epithelium) to a squamous morphology. What is the Pathology of Squamous Metaplasia of the Bladder? The pathology of squamous metaplasia of the bladder is: -Etiology:…
Cystitis glandularis

What is Cystitis Glandularis?

Cystitis glandularis is a proliferative disorder of the urinary bladder in which there is glandular metaplasia of the transitional cells lining the urinary bladder.  What is the Pathology of Cystitis Glandularis? The pathology of cystitis glandularis is: -Etiology: The cause…
Cystitis Cystica

What is Cystitis Cystica?

Cystitis cystica is a rare chronic reactive inflammatory disorder thought to be caused by chronic irritation of the urothelium because of infection, calculi, outlet obstruction, or tumor resulting in multiple small filling defects in the bladder wall. What is the…
Metaplastic Lesions of the Bladder

What are Metaplastic Lesions of the Bladder?

Metaplastic lesions of the bladder are tumors of the bladder that are metaplastic.  Metaplastic lesions of the bladder include: Cystitis cysticaCystitis glandularisSquamous metaplasia of the bladderNephrogenic adenoma of the bladder
Malakoplakia

What is Malakoplakia?

Malakoplakia is a rare inflammatory condition that typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals and is thought to be secondary to a bactericidal defect in macrophages. Malakoplakia typically affects the urinary tract, but the involvement of nearly every organ system has been…