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Transitional cell carcinoma of bladder in children
L R Khasidy1, B Khashu, E C Mallett
1Department of Urology, Schneider Children's Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
Urology
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is rare in young patients and typically low-grade. Treatment via transurethral resection offers a favorable prognosis for this uncommon bladder cancer.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Urologic Oncology
Background:
- Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder is exceptionally rare in individuals under 20 years old.
- This pediatric bladder cancer subtype is often characterized by low grade and noninvasive features.
- Recurrence rates for TCC in this age group are generally low.