Urinary bladder tumours in Zambia

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Date
1976-08
Authors
Curruthers, R.H., Creator
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Medical Journal of Zambia
Abstract
The clinical picture of bladder cancer as seen in Zambia is presented. The majority of lesions were squamous carcinoma and although all cases were first seen at a late stage it was possible to undertake a potentially curative operation in 16%. Operation provides excellent palliation and should be considered wherever possible.
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This paper is presents 86 consecutive cases of urinary bladder neoplasm seen at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka from 1970-72.
Keywords
Carcinoma , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms--Zambia
Citation
Curruthers, R.H. (1976). Urinary bladder tumours in Zambia. Medical Journal of Zambia. 10, (4)