Preferred Label : transitional cell carcinoma;
RADLEX synonyms : TCC;
Definition : A malignant neoplasm derived from transitional epithelium, occurring chiefly in the
urinary bladder, ureters or renal pelves (especially if well differentiated), frequently
papillary. Transitional cell carcinomas are graded 1 to 3 or 4 according to the degree
of anaplasia, grade 1 appearing histologically benign but being liable to recurrence.
(Stedman, 25th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0007138;
Origin ID : RID4279;
UMLS CUI : C0007138;
Associated condition of
- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A malignant neoplasm derived from transitional epithelium, occurring chiefly in the
urinary bladder, ureters or renal pelves (especially if well differentiated), frequently
papillary. Transitional cell carcinomas are graded 1 to 3 or 4 according to the degree
of anaplasia, grade 1 appearing histologically benign but being liable to recurrence.
(Stedman, 25th ed) [MeSH]
