Malignant cells in urine cytology are most commonly seen in
Correct Answer: Urothelial carcinoma
Description: Ans. c (Urothelial carcinoma). (Ref. Harrison's Medicine 17th ed. 555)# Urothelial malignancy classically shows polychronotropism & multicentricity.# In urothelial or transitional carcinoma of renal pelvis or ureter, the examination of urine for malignant cells is positive and even may indicate whether tumor is well or poorly differentiated.# There is evidence that those with poorly differentited tumors do better if they have a short course of radiotherapy before surgery.# It is hence useful to obtain cells from tumor/urine by sampling a brush or catheter passes up the ureter under radiological control.
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