Mycotic aortic aneurysm due to intravesical BCG immunotherapy: Clinical manifestations and diagnostic challenges

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 rec...

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Autori principali:	Brittany J Holmes, Richard W LaRue, James H Black III, Kim Dionne, Nicole M Parrish, Michael T Melia
Natura:	Artigo
Lingua:	Inglês
Pubblicazione:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Serie:	International Journal of Mycobacteriology
Soggetti:	Mycotic aneurysm Psoas muscle abscess Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) Aorta
Accesso online:	http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2014;volume=3;issue=1;spage=60;epage=65;aulast=Holmes
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