Current CT and MRI Applications in the Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer: A Review

Abstract

Most common urinary system cancer is the Bladder cancer(BC), more common in men (M/F: 3), is associated with both genetic and environmental factors.,two most well-known environmental factors are smoking and occupational exposures.Smoking is associated with 25-65% of BC cases, %50 average. Urothelial cancers are common in occupations that use paint, textiles, rubber and petroleum products. Among the chemical substances; O-toluidine, 2-naphthylamine, benzidine, 4-amino-biphenyl and nitrosamines are particularly related with the BC. Our objective in this systematic review is to indicate the value and aid of CT and MRI in the diagnosis of bladder cancer.