A Transitional Cell Tumor of the Bladder in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Bladder tumors are rarely seen in young people under the age of 40. Its development after the exposure to industrial carcinogens for many years suggests that the environmental factors play a significant role in the development of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. The low prevalence of tran...
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Published in | Journal of urological surgery Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 76 - 78 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Ankara
Society of Urological Surgery
01.06.2017
Galenos Publishing House Galenos Yayinevi |
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Summary: | Bladder tumors are rarely seen in young people under the age of 40. Its development after the exposure to industrial carcinogens for many years suggests that the environmental factors play a significant role in the development of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. The low prevalence of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in young people supports the existence of genetic component. Herewith, we present an 18-year-old patient without a history of exposure to any chemical agent and a review of the relevant literature. |
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ISSN: | 2148-9580 2148-9580 |
DOI: | 10.4274/jus.506 |