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Carcinoma, Transitional Cell

Medical Definition: A malignant neoplasm derived from transitional epithelium, occurring chiefly in the urinary bladder, ureters or renal pelves (especially if well differentiated), frequently papillary. Transitional cell carcinomas are graded 1 to 3 or 4 according to the degree of anaplasia, grade 1 appearing histologically benign but being liable to recurrence. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Guide Notes: /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)

Carcinoma, Transitional Cell Medical Definitions and Terms

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