A tumor, or a neoplasm describes an abnormal growth of cells. Usually, in order to identify the type of tumor, some cells are taken out and sent to pathological examination. A Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior means that the behavior of the tumor cannot be predicted through pathology. These tumors are treated as currently benign, but may have some characteristics that make it optional for the tumor to become malignant. In the genitourinary system, neoplasms of uncertain behavior may exist in its different organs such as the urethra, ureter, in males the prostate, in females ovaries, uterus and more.
3 Alikes with Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Genitourinary Organs
This group contains additional names:
- Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Testis
- Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Uterus
- Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Placenta
- Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Kidney and Ureter
- Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Ovary
- Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Bladder
- Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior of Prostate
Symptoms and signs of urogenital neoplasm of uncertain behaviour vary and depend on the site of tumor- many patients are asymptomatic, others symptoms may include dysuria, urinary hesitancy and frequency, flank pain, hematuria, chronic pelvic pain, difficulty in urination, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding and more.
Diagnosis is made by pathological examination of cells taken out from the mass with a biopsy.
Treatment depends on the tumor characteristics. Sometimes, the approach will be to follow it and other times it will be removed.
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