Conclusion The aberrant expression of E-cadherin played an important role in the malignant progression of BTCC, and could be used as a predictor of the tumor recurrence and prognosis.

• 结论钙粘素E的表达异常与膀胱肿瘤的恶性进展有关，可作为判断肿瘤复发及预后的指标。