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Differential Diagnosis for Urinary Frequency in a 70-year-old Male with History of Bladder Cancer and TURBT 4 months ago

  • Single most likely diagnosis
    • Recurrence of bladder cancer: Given the patient's history of bladder cancer and recent TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor), recurrence is a significant concern. Urinary frequency can be a symptom of bladder cancer recurrence.
  • Other Likely diagnoses
    • Radiation cystitis (if the patient received radiation therapy as part of treatment): This condition can cause urinary frequency, urgency, and other lower urinary tract symptoms.
    • Overactive bladder: A common condition in older adults, characterized by urinary urgency, frequency, and nocturia, which could be exacerbated by the patient's history of bladder cancer and TURBT.
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Enlargement of the prostate gland is common in older men and can cause urinary frequency, urgency, and other lower urinary tract symptoms.
  • Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.)
    • Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: Although less common, this condition can present with similar symptoms to bladder cancer and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.
    • Metastatic disease: Spread of bladder cancer to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, or lungs, which can cause a range of symptoms, including urinary frequency.
  • Rare diagnoses
    • Interstitial cystitis: A chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain, and sometimes pelvic pain, which can lead to urinary frequency and urgency.
    • Neurogenic bladder: A condition where a person has trouble with bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord, or nerve problem, which can cause urinary frequency and other symptoms.

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