Renal Pelvis Urothelial Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma that arises from the urothelial lining of the renal pelvis. It is associated with tobacco use and usually presents with gross or microscopic hematuria. Urothelial carcinomas of the renal pelvis are usually of higher grade and higher stage compared to bladder urothelial carcinomas.

**Synonyms:** - Renal Pelvis Transitional Cell Carcinoma - Renal Pelvis Urothelial Cancer - Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Renal Pelvis - Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis - Urothelial Cell Carcinoma of Renal Pelvis - Urothelial Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis