Abstract |
The standard treatment for superficial vesical tumors is transurethral resection (TUR) followed by intravesical instillation of Bacillus Calmette and Guérin (BCG). Pulmonary complications of BCG- therapy are rare but could be life threatening. We report the case of a 54-year-old patient who received BCG- therapy after TUR. After the sixth session of BCG instillations, the patient was diagnosed with a miliary tuberculosis secondary to BCG- therapy. We observed a progressive clinical and radiological improvement under specific tuberculosis treatment. Early diagnosis of pulmonary side effects of BCG- therapy and prompt treatment are the keys to complete recovery and survival.
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Authors | Lobna Loued, Nesrine Fahem, Rania Kaddoussi, Mabrouk Abdelaaly, Saoussen Cheikh Mhamed, Naceur Rouatbi |
Journal | Urology case reports
(Urol Case Rep)
Vol. 38
Pg. 101655
(Sep 2021)
ISSN: 2214-4420 [Print] United States |
PMID | 33868941
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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Copyright | © 2021 The Authors. |