Urothelial Carcinoma-In-Situ
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
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The lamina propria in urothelial carcinoma-in-situ is often hypervascular (neovascularization induced by the tumor). This is responsible for the erythematous appearance of CIS on cystoscopy. Inflammation may also contribute to hypervascularity.