Transitional cell papillary bladder neoplasm in a girl: An unusual presentation

Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in first decade of life

“…A review of literature revealed less than 30 cases of transitional cell carcinoma in children younger than 10 years [10]. As in adults, there is a male predominance with ratios ranging from 3:1 to 9:1 and exposure to cigarettes may be associated with increased risk [11].…”

Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in children and adolescents: Six-case series and review of the literature

“…There is little experience with cytology reported in children [9]. Definitive diagnosis is performed by cystoscopy, which also allows evaluation of tumour extension, excision or biopsy for pathological study [4]. Even if the endoscopic pattern is typical, other possible causes of tumour-like lesions must be ruled out [10].…”

Urothelial Neoplasms of the Urinary Bladder Occurring in Young Adult and Pediatric Patients

“…8 To date, <35 cases of bladder urothelial neoplasms have been reported to occur in patients younger than 10 years. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] There is debate in the literature regarding the clinical behavior of bladder urothelial neoplasms in younger patients when compared with older patients. Some studies have observed a similar natural history in younger and older patients, 3,6,[26][27][28] while others have observed more favorable pathologic characteristics and improved clinical outcome in the younger cohort.…”