The topic Malignant Tumor of Urinary Bladder you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Bladder Cancer.

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• Bladder Cancer is a general term for cancer that originates in the urinary bladder (hence, it is also known as Urinary Bladder Cancer). There are different types of Bladder Cancer.
• The exact cause of this malignancy is unknown, but there are many factors, such as smoking, exposure to chemicals, previous history of cancer, etc. that are thought to play a role in its development.
• A majority of different Bladder Cancer types are detected and diagnosed at an early stage and most of them in adult men, who are higher prone to the condition than women (3:1 male-female ratio).
• The prognosis and treatment depends on the type of Bladder Cancer.
• Early Bladder Cancer treatment has a high rate for success, since the prognosis of the condition is better, with early-stage, lower-grade cancers.
• However, even if the condition is diagnosed early, there is a high probability of cancer remission. Therefore, a Bladder Cancer survivor usually undergoes multiple tests, in order to be vigilant for any signs of cancer recurrence. Individuals may continue to undergo screening tests for many years, after first diagnosis.

The type of bladder cell that transforms to malignant cells, determines the type of Bladder Cancer one is affected with. The type of Bladder Cancer one is diagnosed with, determines the appropriate treatment for that type of cancer. Bladder Cancers are classified as:

• Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Bladder: It is cancer that usually occurs in the urinary system lining, such as the kidney, urinary bladder, and accessory organs. Transitional Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of Bladder Cancer, comprising approximately 95% of all such cancers. This type of cancer is also called as Urothelial Cancer
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Bladder: Squamous cells are thin, flattened cells found in tissues that cover the skin exterior, lining of the digestive tract, lungs, and other areas of the body. These types of cells can become cancerous over time. This type of Bladder Cancer is frequently observed in certain parts of the world (rare in the US), where a parasitic infection (known as schistosomiasis) is common. Squamous Cell Carcinomas comprises approximately 1-2% of all Bladder Cancers
• Adenocarcinoma of Bladder: Adenocarcinoma starts in the cells that produce mucus, which occurs in the mucus-secreting glands of the bladder. Adenocarcinoma is a rare form of Bladder Cancer and accounts for approximately, only 1% of the cases

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