Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in patients under 30 years of age / 中华泌尿外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in patients under 30 years of age. Methods A retrospective study of 22 cases of transitional cell carcinoma of bladder in patients under 30 years of age treated between 1980 and 1999 was carried out. Results In most patients evaluation was prompted by gross hematuria(77.3%).Preoperative B-ultrasonography and urinary cytology correlated well with cystoscopic and biopsy findings.18 cases were treated by means of transurethral resection, and 4 cases by partial resection of bladder. 17 patients have been followed up for 6～107 months.5 patients had recurred. Conclusions Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder ocurrs rarely during the first three decades of life. The tumors were of low grade,noninvasive,and associa- ted with a low recurrence and an excellent prognosis. The treatment of choice is transurethral resection. Regular follow-up is essential.