Overview
Squamous cell bladder cancer is linked to chronic irritation, common in schistosomiasis areas.
Symptoms
- •Hematuria
- •Dysuria
- •Pelvic pain
- •Urinary obstruction
Diagnosis
- ✓Cystoscopy
- ✓Biopsy
- ✓CT abdomen
Treatments
- →Radical cystectomy
- →Radiation
- →Chemotherapy (limited response)
Risk Factors
⚠️Schistosomiasis
⚠️Chronic catheter
⚠️Smoking
Key Facts
- ℹ️5-10% of bladder cancers
- ℹ️Poor prognosis
ICD-10: C67.9 | Prevalence: nadir
Last updated: 11/9/2025