Vesical leucoplakia.
The clinical and pathological features of vesical leucoplakia are described. The aetiology of leucoplakia is unknown, its treatment is unsatisfactory, and it may be impossible to diagnose malignant change early enough to cure the patient by cystectomy. Prophylactic cystectomy is therefore indicated for patients of either sex with extensive vesical leucoplakia.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007971:Leukoplakia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*