Feb 15, 2023 | Clinical case

Compare your opinion with peers and Prof. Dr. Morgan Rouprêt

Miranda, 81 years old, resides in a retirement home. To fill her day, she knits woollen scarves and hats for her fellow residents.

Two years ago, she underwent TURBT of 1 small papillary tumour of 1 cm at the right bladder wall, which was detected during a cystoscopic examination for painless haematuria. The pathology report indicated pTa high-grade. She received chemotherapy instillations for 1 year.

In the meantime, no recurrences were detected. Her health has deteriorated in the last year (ECOG PS: 2).

Cast your vote and see what Prof. Dr. Morgan Rouprêt recommends for this patient case!

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B
C

Cystoscopy alone

Cytology alone

Bladder EpiCheck alone

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E

Cystoscopy + cytology

Alternating Bladder EpiCheck with cystoscopy + cytology

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