L'analisi del DNA mediante citometria a flusso nei tumori superficiali della vescica: DNA analysis through flow cytometry in superficial bladder tumours

The aim of this work is to try to characterize the prognostic value of DNA flow cytometry in superficial bladder tumours and to try to indicate this investigation in clinical practice. The Authors review results reported in literature and those relative to their experience. Data investigation shows that this test has prognostic significance because it is correlated with the stage and grade of the tumour. The correlation with the clinical development of the tumour is not clear in the Authors’ experience. The Authors think that flow cytometry does not have a precise role in clinical practice.