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Where Is The Bladder In The Body?
Bladder cancer is a cancer that starts in the bladder. The bladder is the body part that holds and releases urine. It is in the center of the lower belly area.
Alternative Names
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder; Urothelial cancer
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In the United States, bladder cancers usually start from the cells lining the bladder (called transitional cells).
These tumors are classified based on the way they grow:
- Papillary tumors have a wart-like appearance and...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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