Prevesical and inguinal abscess following intravesical BCG instillation

Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1998 Dec;32(6):409-10. doi: 10.1080/003655998750015205.

Abstract

Many complications have been described, both local and systemic, with intravesical BCG in the treatment and prophylaxis of superficial bladder carcinoma. The case discussed herein is a pelvic and inguinal abscess after BCG instillation for high-grade superficial bladder cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Administration, Intravesical
  • Aged
  • BCG Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • BCG Vaccine / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / etiology*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / therapy

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine