https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2022.1.123
Aristolochic acid: What urologists should know
Submitted: January 3, 2022
Accepted: January 19, 2022
Published: March 30, 2022
Accepted: January 19, 2022
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To the Editor,
Aristolochic acid is one of major causes for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, especially in younger population. While it is mentioned as a cause in guidelines, little is actually known about the toxin by urologists. We are aiming in our letter to provide some direct and clear information to ourselves that would help us to know more about that toxin and how it can adversely affect our patients [...].
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How to Cite
Thangavelu, M., Ismail, A. ., Zakaria, A., Elmansy, H., Shahrour, W., Prowse, O., & Kotb, A. (2022). Aristolochic acid: What urologists should know. Archivio Italiano Di Urologia E Andrologia, 94(1), 123–125. https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2022.1.123
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