​Transitional Cell Cancer (Kidney)​​

Transitional cell cancer develops in the transitional cells that are specific type of cells that line the ureter, renal pelvis and the bladder. These organs are part of the urinary system. The ureter is a tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. There is one ureter connected to each kidney and enlarged upper end of the ureter is called the renal pelvis. The urine collects in the renal pelvis and is drained into the bladder through the ureter. 

Transitional cell cancer of the kidney occurs in the transitional cells present in the kidney. It is extremely rare and the exact cause behind it is unknown. There are a number of factors that can increase your risk, including:

  • Smoking

  • Genetic factors

  • Working with certain chemicals such as industrial dyes, rubber, plastics, aluminum and pesticides

  • Abuse of particular pain medicines for an extended period of time​

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