Papillary Urothelial Carcinoma, Low-Grade
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
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Office based cystoscopy with a flexible cystoscope is an easy, convenient way to evaluate urothelium. Papillary tumors stand out against a background of smooth urothelium. It is not possible to predict the pathologic diagnosis based on endoscopic appearance; however, if the tumor is sessile or necrotic, it generally indicates invasive, high-grade disease.