[Hexaminolevulinate fluorescence cystoscopy in 2009]

Prog Urol. 2010 Mar:20 Suppl 1:S50-3. doi: 10.1016/S1166-7087(10)70027-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Fluorescence cystoscopy improves the detection of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, particularly carcinoma in situ, and reduces recurrence. The technique is well tolerated with few side effects. Guidelines recommend fluorescence cystoscopy in multifocal tumors, tumors >3cm, early recurrence, High grade cytology, follow-up of high-risk bladder cancer (T1G3 and CIS).

MeSH terms

  • Aminolevulinic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • Carbon Radioisotopes*
  • Cystoscopy / methods*
  • Fluorescence
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Aminolevulinic Acid
  • 5-aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester