Urinary bladder cancer as a late sequela of traumatic spinal cord injury

This study investigates the link between spinal cord injuries (SCI) and the later development of bladder cancer, especially in the context of modern warfare where SCI is becoming more common. The research highlights that bladder cancer tends to appear earlier and be more aggressive in SCI patients compared to the general population. The study also provides a tool to help doctors assess whether bladder cancer in an SCI patient is related to their injury.

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  SCI patients are diagnosed with bladder cancer approximately 20 years earlier than the general population.
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  Bladder cancers in SCI patients are more frequently muscle invasive and present a higher grade at initial diagnosis.
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  SCI patients exhibit a higher proportion of squamous cell carcinoma compared to the general population.