Review Article

A Narrative Review on the Pathophysiology and Management for Radiation Cystitis

Table 2

Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Late Radiation Morbidity Scoring Schema [11].

GradePresentation

Grade 0Normal

Grade 1Slight epithelial atrophy
Minor telangiectasia
Microscopic haematuria

Grade 2Moderate frequency
Generalised telangiectasia
Intermittent macroscopic haematuria

Grade 3Severe frequency and dysuria
Severe generalised telangiectasia with petechiae
Frequent haematuria
Reduction in bladder capacity (<150 cc)

Grade 4Necrosis
Contracted bladder (<100 cc)
Severe haemorrhagic cystitis