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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Urogenital neoplasm | |||
| synonyms = [[Genitourinary neoplasm]] | |||
| field = [[Oncology]], [[Urology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Hematuria]], [[pelvic pain]], [[urinary frequency]], [[weight loss]] | |||
| complications = [[Metastasis]], [[renal failure]], [[urinary obstruction]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on specific type | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| types = [[Kidney cancer]], [[bladder cancer]], [[prostate cancer]], [[testicular cancer]], [[ovarian cancer]], [[cervical cancer]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic mutations]], [[environmental factors]], [[smoking]], [[HPV infection]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[age]], [[smoking]], [[obesity]], [[HPV infection]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Medical imaging]], [[biopsy]], [[urinalysis]], [[blood tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Urinary tract infection]], [[benign prostatic hyperplasia]], [[endometriosis]] | |||
| prevention = [[Smoking cessation]], [[HPV vaccination]], [[healthy diet]], [[regular screening]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgery]], [[chemotherapy]], [[radiation therapy]], [[immunotherapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies by type and stage | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''Urogenital neoplasm''' is a type of [[cancer]] that affects the [[urogenital system]], which includes the [[urinary system]] and the [[reproductive system]]. This type of cancer can occur in both men and women, and it can affect various organs such as the [[kidneys]], [[bladder]], [[prostate]], [[testicles]], [[ovaries]], and [[uterus]]. | '''Urogenital neoplasm''' is a type of [[cancer]] that affects the [[urogenital system]], which includes the [[urinary system]] and the [[reproductive system]]. This type of cancer can occur in both men and women, and it can affect various organs such as the [[kidneys]], [[bladder]], [[prostate]], [[testicles]], [[ovaries]], and [[uterus]]. | ||
==Types of Urogenital Neoplasms== | ==Types of Urogenital Neoplasms== | ||
There are several types of urogenital neoplasms, including: | There are several types of urogenital neoplasms, including: | ||
* '''[[Renal cell carcinoma]]''': This is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. It originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the very small tubes in the kidney that transport waste molecules from the blood to the urine. | * '''[[Renal cell carcinoma]]''': This is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. It originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the very small tubes in the kidney that transport waste molecules from the blood to the urine. | ||
* '''[[Bladder cancer]]''': This type of cancer begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage when the cancer is highly treatable. | * '''[[Bladder cancer]]''': This type of cancer begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage when the cancer is highly treatable. | ||
* '''[[Prostate cancer]]''': This is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. | * '''[[Prostate cancer]]''': This is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. | ||
* '''[[Testicular cancer]]''': This is a relatively rare type of cancer that starts in the testicles, the male reproductive glands located in the scrotum. | * '''[[Testicular cancer]]''': This is a relatively rare type of cancer that starts in the testicles, the male reproductive glands located in the scrotum. | ||
* '''[[Ovarian cancer]]''': This is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands that produce eggs for reproduction. | * '''[[Ovarian cancer]]''': This is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands that produce eggs for reproduction. | ||
* '''[[Uterine cancer]]''': This type of cancer can start in different parts of the uterus, with the most common type being endometrial cancer, which begins in the layer of cells that form the lining (endometrium) of the uterus. | * '''[[Uterine cancer]]''': This type of cancer can start in different parts of the uterus, with the most common type being endometrial cancer, which begins in the layer of cells that form the lining (endometrium) of the uterus. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of urogenital neoplasms can vary depending on the specific type of cancer and its stage. However, common symptoms may include: | The symptoms of urogenital neoplasms can vary depending on the specific type of cancer and its stage. However, common symptoms may include: | ||
* Blood in the urine | * Blood in the urine | ||
* Pain or burning sensation during urination | * Pain or burning sensation during urination | ||
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* Fatigue | * Fatigue | ||
* Swelling in the legs and ankles | * Swelling in the legs and ankles | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of urogenital neoplasms typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests such as [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], and [[biopsy]]. | Diagnosis of urogenital neoplasms typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests such as [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], and [[biopsy]]. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment options for urogenital neoplasms depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health. Treatment may include [[surgery]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]], [[immunotherapy]], or a combination of these. | Treatment options for urogenital neoplasms depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health. Treatment may include [[surgery]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]], [[immunotherapy]], or a combination of these. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Cancer]] | * [[Cancer]] | ||
* [[Oncology]] | * [[Oncology]] | ||
* [[Urology]] | * [[Urology]] | ||
* [[Gynecology]] | * [[Gynecology]] | ||
[[Category:Oncology]] | [[Category:Oncology]] | ||
[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||
[[Category:Gynecology]] | [[Category:Gynecology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:27, 4 April 2025
| Urogenital neoplasm | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Genitourinary neoplasm |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Hematuria, pelvic pain, urinary frequency, weight loss |
| Complications | Metastasis, renal failure, urinary obstruction |
| Onset | Varies depending on specific type |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | Kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer |
| Causes | Genetic mutations, environmental factors, smoking, HPV infection |
| Risks | Family history, age, smoking, obesity, HPV infection |
| Diagnosis | Medical imaging, biopsy, urinalysis, blood tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Urinary tract infection, benign prostatic hyperplasia, endometriosis |
| Prevention | Smoking cessation, HPV vaccination, healthy diet, regular screening |
| Treatment | Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies by type and stage |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Urogenital neoplasm is a type of cancer that affects the urogenital system, which includes the urinary system and the reproductive system. This type of cancer can occur in both men and women, and it can affect various organs such as the kidneys, bladder, prostate, testicles, ovaries, and uterus.
Types of Urogenital Neoplasms[edit]
There are several types of urogenital neoplasms, including:
- Renal cell carcinoma: This is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. It originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the very small tubes in the kidney that transport waste molecules from the blood to the urine.
- Bladder cancer: This type of cancer begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage when the cancer is highly treatable.
- Prostate cancer: This is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
- Testicular cancer: This is a relatively rare type of cancer that starts in the testicles, the male reproductive glands located in the scrotum.
- Ovarian cancer: This is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands that produce eggs for reproduction.
- Uterine cancer: This type of cancer can start in different parts of the uterus, with the most common type being endometrial cancer, which begins in the layer of cells that form the lining (endometrium) of the uterus.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of urogenital neoplasms can vary depending on the specific type of cancer and its stage. However, common symptoms may include:
- Blood in the urine
- Pain or burning sensation during urination
- Frequent urination
- Lower back pain on one side
- Loss of appetite and weight
- Fatigue
- Swelling in the legs and ankles
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of urogenital neoplasms typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, and biopsy.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment options for urogenital neoplasms depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or a combination of these.
