Question 466 · LEK · Kidney tumors
Select the correct statement about carcinoma of the renal pelvis and ureter:
- A. accounts for the majority of diagnosed renal tumours.
- B. originates in the urothelium.
- C. renal colic is the dominant symptom.
- D. urine cytology is the gold standard for screening.
- E. frank haematuria is a rare complication.
Hint
Think about the type of epithelium lining the urinary collecting system from the renal pelvis down to the bladder.
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