Transitional cell carcinoma of bladder | PGI entrance Preparations

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.