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Upper tract urothelial carcinoma: epidemiology, high risk populations, and detection.
Authors: Redrow GP, Matin SF Abstract Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare but highly morbid genitourinary malignancy. In 2014 approximately 15000 new cases were diagnosed in the United States. It accounts for approximately 5-10% of all urothelial cell carcinomas, and 10% of renal tumors. Recent research has increased understanding of the epidemiology of this disease, including several high-risk populations. Environmental exposure to tobacco as well as aristolochic acid, and other carcinogens significantly increase the development of UTUC. Additionally, the genetic condition of hereditary nonpolyposis ...
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - March 25, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research