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Transitional cell carcinoma in the paediatric population: Be aware of unusual aetiologies
Author(s) -
Dowling Caroline R,
Reddihough Dinah,
Smith Phillipa,
Webb Nathalie,
McNeill Richard,
Clouston David
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01218.x
Subject(s) - medicine , transitional cell carcinoma , girl , pediatrics , population , carcinoma , pathology , cancer , bladder cancer , environmental health , psychology , developmental psychology
This is a case report of a 12 year old girl who presented with a rare condition in paediatrics, transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. It is important because it is readily treated by endoscopic means if diagnosed early. Potential aetiologies for this unusual condition are explored.