Transitional cell carcinoma arising from bladder left behind.
A case of transitional cell carcinoma arising from a bladder which was left behind for more than 24 years without pyocystis syndrome is described. A search in the literature revealed 10 cases of defunctionalized bladder that developed tumors over a rather short latent period ranging from 3 months to 7 years, and mostly with evidence of severe bladder infection.
D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects*