Squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder, abbreviated SCC of the bladder, is a rare cancer of the urinary bladder.
Squamous differentiation in urothelial carcinoma is common and much more frequent than SCC of the bladder.
General
- Strong association with Schistosoma haematobium.[1]
- Common in areas with S. haematobium.
- Uncommon in areas without S. haematobium.
Microscopic
Features:
- See squamous cell carcinoma article.
DDx:
- Condyloma accuminatum.
- Squamous dysplasia.
- Urothelial carcinoma with squamous differentiation.
See also
References
- ↑ Michaud, DS.. "Chronic inflammation and bladder cancer.". Urol Oncol 25 (3): 260-8. doi:10.1016/j.urolonc.2006.10.002. PMID 17483025.