In pathology reports you'll also see terms such as "papillary" or "papilloma." That refers to the appearance of the tumor as a protrusion from the bladder wall, sometimes looking like a mushroom or even a little cauliflower. This is the most common type.
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Small TA Grade 1, May-06; recur (2 tiny), same, June-08; TURBTs both times. BCG begun July-08, dosage to 1/3rd May-10, completed treatment December-11. All clear since 2008.