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Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy
Alternative Names

Cystourethroscopy


Normal Values

The bladder wall should appear smooth. The bladder should be normal size, shape, and position. There should be no obstructions, growths, or stones.


What abnormal results mean
  • Bladder stones (calculi)
  • Bladder wall decompression
  • Chronic urethritis
  • Congenital (present at birth) abnormality
  • Cysts
  • Diverticula
  • Irritable bladder
  • Polyps
  • Prostate abnormalities:
    • Bleeding prostate
    • Enlarged prostate
    • Obstructed prostate
  • Traumatic injury of the bladder and urethra
  • Tumors
  • Ulcer
  • Urethral strictures


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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