Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Transitional Cell Carcinoma •Shown in the photograph is a calyx of the upper pole with transitional cell carcinoma (T). The tumor appears as a markedly thickened mucosal lesion. The tumor growth appears luminal rather than parenchymal invasive. •Adjacent areas of the mucosa appear irregularly thickened (arrows). These areas were also histologically transitional cell carcinoma. (Description By:H. Yamase, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: Hartford Hospital )