Biopsy at flexible cystoscopy: is it worthwhile?

ConclusionApproximately 18% of biopsies detected malignancy. While only small volumes of tissue are collected at flexible cystoscopy, these can help to distinguish malignancy from benign pathology. Our institution reports a non-diagnostic rate of approximately 11%, and in these cases, when there is still a suspicion of malignancy, a rigid cystoscopy and biopsy should be performed.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research