Transitional cell carcinoma in the paediatric population: be aware of unusual aetiologies

Caroline R Dowling; Dinah Reddihough; Phillipa Smith; Nathalie Webb; Richard McNeill; David Clouston

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01218.x

Transitional cell carcinoma in the paediatric population: be aware of unusual aetiologies

J Paediatr Child Health. 2007 Nov;43(11):773-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01218.x.

Authors

Caroline R Dowling¹, Dinah Reddihough, Phillipa Smith, Nathalie Webb, Richard McNeill, David Clouston

Affiliation

¹ Department of Urology, Southern Health, Department of Surgery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.

PMID: 17924939
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01218.x

Abstract

This is a case report of a 12 year old girl who presented with a rare condition in paediatrics, transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. It is important because it is readily treated by endoscopic means if diagnosed early. Potential aetiologies for this unusual condition are explored.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / chemically induced
Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / diagnosis*
Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / therapy
Cerebral Palsy / drug therapy
Child
Comorbidity
Dantrolene / adverse effects
Female
Hematuria
Humans
Muscle Relaxants, Central / adverse effects
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / chemically induced
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / therapy

Substances

Muscle Relaxants, Central
Dantrolene