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Cystoscopy

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Alternative Names

Cystourethroscopy; Endoscopy of the bladder


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: 06/17/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. 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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