Transitional cell carcinoma in the paediatric population: be aware of unusual aetiologies.
This is a case report of a 12 year old girl who presented with a rare condition in paediatrics, transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. It is important because it is readily treated by endoscopic means if diagnosed early. Potential aetiologies for this unusual condition are explored.
Dowling
Caroline R
CR
Department of Urology, Southern Health, Department of Surgery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Reddihough
Dinah
D
Smith
Phillipa
P
Webb
Nathalie
N
McNeill
Richard
R
Clouston
David
D
D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D015897:Comorbidity; D003620:Dantrolene / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria; D006801:Humans; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000009:adverse effects; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D003620:Dantrolene