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| Year : 2001 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 363-4 |
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Schistosoma induced squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder.
P Amonkar, G Murali, S Krishnamurthy
Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital
Correspondence Address:
P Amonkar
Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
PMID: 12024936 
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Schistosomiasis or Bilharziasis caused by S. hematobium is endemic in Africa, Egypt, southern tips of Europe and Japan. Though not unknown in India, it is a much less common occurrence. Schistosomiasis of the bladder is known to be a causative factor for bladder carcinoma; which is usually of the squamous type. These cancers are usually of a higher grade and the average initial stage is higher than those for transitional cell carcinomas. We present a case of schistosoma induced squamous carcinoma of the bladder as this is not a common association in India. |
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