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[Bladder tumors in young people]
Sladana Zivković1, Ljubinka Velicković, Desanka Tasić-Dimov
1Vojna bolnica, Odsek za urologiju, Nis.
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|November 12, 2003
Summary
Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is rare in individuals under 35, typically presenting with hematuria. Studies show these bladder cancers in young adults are often low-grade and non-invasive, requiring long-term patient observation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
Context:
- Urothelial carcinoma (UC) predominantly affects older males.
- Bladder cancer is exceptionally rare in young individuals.
Purpose:
- To investigate the characteristics of urothelial carcinoma in patients under 35 years old.
- To analyze the clinical presentation, tumor grade, and invasiveness of UC in a young cohort.
Summary:
- Eight patients under 35 (average age 24.7) with verified UC were studied.
- The primary symptom reported was hematuria (total or terminal).
- Tumor analysis revealed 5 low-risk (G1, pTa) and 3 medium-risk (G2, pT1) cases, indicating a tendency towards low-grade, non-invasive disease in this demographic.
Impact:
- Findings suggest UC in young adults is generally low-grade and non-invasive.
- Highlights the need for extended follow-up periods for accurate patient evaluation and management.
- Contributes to understanding rare cancer presentations in younger populations.