| Literature DB >> 26786225 |
Brittany J Holmes1, Richard W LaRue2, James H Black3, Kim Dionne1, Nicole M Parrish1, Michael T Melia4.
Abstract
A live, attenuated form of Mycobacterium bovis, bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), is commonly used as intravesical immunotherapy for non-invasive urothelial bladder carcinoma. While complications are rare, dissemination can occur. A case of mycotic aortic aneurysm following BCG administration with recovery of Mycobacterium bovis in culture is reported. A review of the published experience with this problem is also presented.Entities:
Keywords: Aorta; Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG); Mycobacterium bovis; Mycotic aneurysm; Psoas muscle abscess
Year: 2013 PMID: 26786225 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmyco.2013.11.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Mycobacteriol ISSN: 2212-5531