Cystoscopy

Cystography, Cystourethroscopy

Results

Cystoscopy is a test that allows the doctor to look at the inside of the bladder and the urethra. Your doctor may be able to talk to you about some of the results right after the cystoscopy. The results of a biopsy usually take several days to be available.

Cystoscopy

Normal:	The urethra, bladder, and ureters are normal.
	There are no polyps or other abnormal tissues, swelling, bleeding, narrow areas (strictures), or structural abnormalities.
Abnormal:	There is welling or narrowing of the urethra because of previous infections or an enlarged prostate gland.
	There are bladder tumors (cancerous or benign), polyps, ulcers, urinary stones, or inflammation of the bladder walls.
	Abnormalities in the structure of the urinary tract present since birth (congenital) are seen.
	Genital prolapse or pelvic organ prolapse are present in a woman.

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Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: July 17, 2006
Medical Review:	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology
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