Definition of stage 0 transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter

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stage 0 transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter -- (tran-ZIH-shu-nul sel KAN-ser of the REE-nul PEL-vus and yoo-REE-ter) Cancer is found only on tissue lining the inside of the renal pelvis or ureter. Stage 0 is divided into stages 0a and 0is, depending on the type of tumor. In stage 0a, the cancer may look like tiny mushrooms growing from the lining; also called noninvasive papillary carcinoma. In stage 0is, the tumor is flat on the lining; also called carcinoma in situ.




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