Aristolochic acid: What urologists should know

Abstract

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 [...].

Keywords

• Aristolochic
• TCC
• Herbal
• Balkan nephropathy