Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) is a unique, chronic renal disease frequently
associated with upper urothelial cancer (UUC). It only affects residents of specific farming …

The aim of this study was to determine the association of basal compartment and superficial
markers, comprising CK5/6, CD44, CK20, and the pathological characteristics of upper tract …

The role of aristolochic acid in the etiology of Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) and
associated upper urothelial carcinoma (UUC) was recently confirmed. The aim of this study …

Background Strong associations exist between Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) and
upper urothelial carcinomas (UUCs). However, the common etiology between the two …

The role of aristolochic acid in the etiology of Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) and
associated upper‐tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) has been recently confirmed. The aim …

Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) represents a chronic tubulointerstitial nephropathy
which is followed by the progression of kidney fibrosis to end‐stage kidney failure. The …

Abstract Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) is an uncommon disease which occurs
more frequently in some regions of Balkan countries than in other areas in the world …

Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) is interesting renal disease, because of its unique
clinical, epidemiological and morphological characteristics: intensive interstitial fibrosis and …

In the first issue of BANTAO J, in 2003, I have presented the current research in Balkan
endemic nephropathy (BEN) and associated upper urothelial tumors (UUT). As I stated in …

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi which present a hazard to humans and
animals. Recently, a risk assessment of the main mycotoxins has been initiated by …