Thursday 22 June 2017

Transitional cell carcinoma of bladder | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ

NIME Next Batch PGI Quest in Delhi from 10 August to 20 August


Transitional cell carcinoma of bladder is associated with 

A. Schistosomiasis 
B. Naphthylamine 
C. Smoking 
D. Tuberculosis of bladder
E. None


Ans. A. Schistosomiasis ; (B) Naphthylamine ; (C) Smoking :
• Exposure to schistosoma haematobium causes both squamous (70%) and transitional cell
(30%) carcinoma. Other causes are aniline dyes exposure.

• 2-naphthylamine is also carcinogenic.