Urothelial carcinoma is a secretive but severe urological tumor. Bladder cancer is the most common type of urothelial carcinoma, accounting for over 90% of all urothelial cancers.
“In recent years, the incidence of urothelial carcinoma has been increasing annually in China and has become one of the most common malignant tumors in the male urinary system. This may be related to genetic factors, environmental factors, and improvements in medical examination methods. In clinical practice, the incidence of urothelial carcinoma in men is significantly higher than in women, about 3 to 4 times higher, and the main age of onset is concentrated in the middle-aged and elderly group between 40 and 60 years old. In addition, regional differences and lifestyle habits are also closely related to the incidence of urothelial carcinoma.”
“The bladder is the most susceptible organ to urothelial carcinoma, and it is also the most common tumor occurring in the bladder.” The expert explained that in the Chinese population, the expression of certain specific genes is higher, increasing the risk of urothelial carcinoma. Long-term exposure to chemicals, smoking, water pollution, and aristolochic
