SEER Training Modules
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Endoscopies
Key Information
Largest size of tumor, gross description of tumor, presence of multiple tumors, degree of induration of bladder wall, extravesical extension
Cystoscopy:
Examination of the bladder using a fiberoptic instrument. Key words/involvement: bullous edema, lesion, tumor invasion, extrinsic mass, tumor infiltration, invasion of bladder mucosa, extension of tumor into bladder wall
Other words/no involvement:
If there is no reference to tumor or abnormality in the bladder
Go to the Endoscopies page of the Diagnostic Tests module for more information.
