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Bladder biopsy

Bladder biopsy
Bladder biopsy
Bladder catheterization, female
Bladder catheterization, female
Bladder catheterization, male
Bladder catheterization, male
Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Alternative Names

Biopsy - bladder


Normal Values

The bladder wall is smooth. The bladder is of a normal size, shape, and position. There are no obstructions, growths, or stones.


What abnormal results mean

The presence of cancer cells indicates bladder cancer. The type of cancer can be determined from the biopsy sample.

Other abnormalities may include:

  • Bladder diverticula
  • Cysts
  • Infection
  • Ulcers


Review Date: 05/22/2008
Reviewed By: Scott M. Gilbert, MD, Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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