Journal Reviews

Utility of biomarkers in the prediction of oncologic outcome after radical cystectomy for SCC

1 July 2015 | | Basic Science Research | urinary bladder, carcinoma, squamous cell, cystectomy, schistosomiasis, biological markers

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the bladder is more commonly seen in Egypt due to schistosomiasis (bilharziasis) and accounts for 2% to 5% of all bladder tumours. Schistosomiasis is found in the bladder vasculature and leads to chronic inflammation causing...