Histological Variants in Bladder Cancer—Sqaumous Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Differentiation
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Bladder squamous cell carcinoma, squamous metaplasia, and transitional cell carcinoma with squamous differentiation are rare findings (Rausch et al. in Urol Oncol. 32(1):32.e11–6, 2014). A common risk factor is chronic bladder irritation and inflammation (Rausch et al. in Urol Oncol. 32(1):32.e11–6, 2014). This chapter covers diagnosis and management.
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