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The pathology of cancer of the bladder. An editorial overview
Author(s) -
Pugh R. C. B.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197311)32:5<1267::aid-cncr2820320536>3.0.co;2-6
Subject(s) - medicine , grading (engineering) , natural history , pathology , cancer , bladder cancer , papilloma , general surgery , civil engineering , engineering
The need for a generally acceptable classification of transitional cell tumors of the bladder is emphasized. Principles of tumor grading and staging, and the histologic criteria for the diagnosis of papilloma and the various types of carcinoma, are described in detail. Pre‐invasive cancer is defined and possible ways in which it might evolve and develop, and the lack of knowledge of its natural history, are discussed.