A COMPARISON OF CYTOLOGY AND FLUORESCENCE IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION FOR THE DETECTION OF UROTHELIAL CARCINOMA

Abstract

The sensitivity of FISH for the detection of urothelial carcinoma is superior to that of cytology, and the specificity of FISH and cytology for urothelial carcinoma are not significantly different. Further prospective studies are required but FISH has the potential to improve significantly the management of urothelial carcinoma.