pT1 bladder cancer. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • pT1 bladder tumors invade the lamina propria and are more aggressive biologically than superficial pTa or in situ carcinomas (Tis). Among patients with pT1 tumors treated by transurethral resection (TUR), 30% develop a muscle-invasive neoplasm within 3-5 years, but intravesical chemotherapy or BCG reduce progression rates to 20 and 14%, respectively. Tumor variables favoring progression include multiple, recurrent pT1 tumors, high grade (G3), solid configuration and associated Tis. Many pT1 tumors can be managed conservatively, but patients failing an adequate trial (3-6 months) of TUR and intravesical therapy are best treated by cystectomy.

publication date

  • January 1, 1991

Research

keywords

  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0025918020

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1159/000471649

PubMed ID

  • 1743223

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 1