Systemic BCG-osis following intravesical BCG instillation for bladder carcinoma

Clin Case Rep. 2017 Aug 15;5(10):1569-1572. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1129. eCollection 2017 Oct.

Abstract

Intravesical instillation of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) has been shown to be an effective form of immunotherapy for bladder cancer. This case report describes a patient who develops systemic BCG-osis following intravesical BCG instillation and demonstrates the importance of being aware of more severe complications associated with BCG immunotherapy.

Keywords: Adverse effects; BCG immunotherapy; Bacillus Calmette‐Guérin; case report; intravesical BCG; systemic BCG‐osis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports