Transitional cell carcinoma associated with marijuana: case report and review of the literature.
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder tends to occur in older patients with a history of tobacco use. We recently evaluated and treated a 45-year-old man with a history of heavy marijuana use. The patient's only risk factor for transitional cell carcinoma was the inhalation of up to five marijuana cigarettes daily for more than 30 years. We present our case and review the literature.
Nieder
Alan M
AM
Department of Urology, State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York, USA. anieder1@med.miami.edu
Lipke
Michael C
MC
Madjar
Shahar
S
D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*