The Use of the Red Cell Surface Antigen to Predict the Malignant Potential of Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Ureter and Renal Pelvis

Abstract

This is the first report on the use of the red cell surface antigen test in predicting the malignant potential of transitional cell carcinoma of the ureter and renal pelvis. In 29 cases evaluated there was an 80 per cent correlation. The red cell surface antigen determination was shown to have practical value in the management of these tumors.