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Common [[risk factors]] in the development of | Common [[risk factors]] in the development of urethral cancer are [[History and Physical examination|history]] of [[bladder cancer]], [[urinary tract infections]], and [[sexually transmitted diseases]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of urethral cancer are history of bladder cancer, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Risk Factors:
Risk factors for urethral cancer include the following:[1]
- Personal history of bladder cancer.
- Conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the urethra, including:
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human papillomavirus (especially HPV type 16)
- Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- White female
- Age 60
References
- ↑ Elawdy MM, Osman Y, Taha DE, Zahran MH, El-Halwagy S, Garba ME, Harraz AM (September 2017). "Risk factors and prognosis of intravesical recurrence after surgical management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma: A 30-year single centre experience". Arab J Urol. 15 (3): 216–222. doi:10.1016/j.aju.2017.03.006. PMC 5651950. PMID 29071155.