Etymed
urothelial carcinoma
Definition
A malignant tumor arising from the urothelial cells lining the urinary tract
Clinical context
A 65-year-old male presents with painless hematuria and urinary frequency for the past month. Cystoscopy reveals a pedunculated mass in the bladder, and biopsy confirms malignant urothelial cells. The patient undergoes transurethral resection of the bladder tumor. This tumor most commonly arises from the urothelial cells lining the urinary tract.
Mnemonic
UROTHelial cells = UROlogic malignancy in urinary tract