changing patterns of bilharzial bladder cancer and its treatment outcome, NCI, Cairo University experience

ABSTRACT

Bilharzial bladder cancer [B.B.C] is a major health problem. 11 Egypt, as well as some African and Asian countries it represents a distinct clinicopathologic disease. Tumors are usually advanced at presentation, they can be either of squamous or transitional cell carcinoma type, on the background of bilharzial cystitis. Bilharzial bladder cancer is a preventable malignancy, through eradication of the schistosomal infestation. Management is mainly surgical, with median 5 years survival about 48%. This article will try to explore clinicopathologic aspects as well as treatment options of such cases