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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common [[risk factors]] in the development of urethral cancer are history of [[bladder cancer]], [[urinary tract infections]], and [[sexually transmitted diseases]]. | 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]]. | ||
==Risk Factors:== | ==Risk Factors:== | ||
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* Personal [[History and Physical examination|history]] of [[bladder cancer]]. | * Personal [[History and Physical examination|history]] of [[bladder cancer]]. | ||
* Conditions that cause [[chronic]] [[inflammation]] in the [[urethra]], including: | * [[Conditions]] that cause [[chronic]] [[inflammation]] in the [[urethra]], including: | ||
:* [[Sexually transmitted diseases]] (STDs), including [[human papillomavirus]] (especially HPV type 16) | :* [[Sexually transmitted diseases]] (STDs), including [[human papillomavirus]] (especially HPV type 16) | ||
:* Frequent [[urinary tract infections]] (UTIs) | :* Frequent [[urinary tract infections]] (UTIs) | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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:
- 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)
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.