Urinary bladder. Mimics of neoplasia and new pathologic entities.
A wide range of epithelial and mesenchymal pseudoneoplastic disorders of the urinary bladder may clinically and pathologically mimic a malignant neoplasm. These lesions usually require a tissue biopsy for definitive diagnosis. It is important to be aware of these lesions and their spectrum of morphologic appearances to avoid overdiagnosis and inappropriate aggressive therapy.
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Department of Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Canada.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology; D002828:Choristoma / Q000473:pathology; D003556:Cystitis / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*