The epithelium lining is defined as the mucosal surfaces of the renal collecting tubules,
calyces and pelvis, as well as the ureter, bladder and urethra. The term “urothelium” is used …

Urinary bladder cancer (UBC) ranks ninth in worldwide cancer incidence. It is more frequent
in men than in women. We review the main established/proposed factors, both …

Urinary bladder cancer has long been associated with specific etiologic factors, and our
knowledge of these factors has increased during this century. The most important factor …

Bladder and kidney cancer together account for about 5% of cancers worldwide, and
represent the 9th and 14th most common cancers in terms of absolute numbers …

CONTEXT: Urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) is a disease of significant morbidity and
mortality. It is important to understand the risk factors of this disease. OBJECTIVE: To …

Bladder cancer is any tumor that originates in the urinary bladder. It is the most prevalent
tumor of the urinary system, with urothelial carcinoma being the most prevalent histologic …

Approximately 49,000 people develop bladder cancer each year in the United States, with
nearly half of these cases attributable to cigarette smoking. Occupational exposure to certain …

Bladder neoplasms are common around the world. Incidences are particularly high in the
Nile River Valley secondary to schistosomiasis, which is frequently associated with the …

Based on the latest GLOBOCAN data, bladder cancer accounts for 3% of global cancer
diagnoses and is especially prevalent in the developed world. In the United States, bladder …

PURPOSE: Squamous cell carcinomas of the renal pelvis and ureter are rare. We report a
large series of patients and compare it to patients with urothelial carcinoma. MATERIALS …