The association between metabolic syndrome and the risk of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: a case-control study in China

摘要

BackgroundEvidence of the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with cancer risk is accumulating. However, uncertainties still exist as to the link of MetS with bladder cancer. This study aimed to assess the relationship between MetS and the risk of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (UC) in a Chinese population.