Bladder Cancer Stage 0
Title: | Bladder Cancer Stage 0 |
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Description: |
Stage 0 bladder cancer (noninvasive bladder cancer); drawing shows the bladder, lumen (the space where urine collects), ureter, prostate, and urethra. The first inset shows stage 0a (also called noninvasive papillary carcinoma) on the inner lining of the bladder. The second inset shows stage 0is (also called carcinoma in situ) on the inner lining of the bladder. Also shown are the connective tissue and muscle layers of the bladder and the layer of fat around the bladder. Stage 0 bladder cancer (noninvasive bladder cancer). Cancer cells are found in tissue lining the inside of the bladder but have not invaded into the bladder wall. Stage 0a (also called noninvasive papillary carcinoma) may look like long, thin growths extending into the bladder lumen (the space where urine collects). Stage 0is (also called carcinoma in situ) is a flat tumor on the tissue lining the inside of the bladder. |
Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Genitourinary Cancer Types -- Bladder Cancer Staging |
Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
Source: | National Cancer Institute |
Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
AV Number: | CDR747928 |
Date Created: | November 28, 2022 |
Date Added: | November 21, 2013 |
Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |