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Endophthalmitis after intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy for bladder cancer.

Authors :
Gotfredsen K
Jandorf S
Zangenberg M
Faber C
Christakopoulos C
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2023 Sep 18; Vol. 185 (38).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Intravesical instillation of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is used for the maintenance treatment of some types of bladder cancer. Although rare, ocular complications can develop following intravesical BCG treatment. This is a case report of culture-positive Mycobacterium bovis BCG endophthalmitis following intravesical BCG installation. The case highlights a rare complication of BCG installation and the need for an eye examination when patients after BCG installation develop eye symptoms.<br /> (Published under Open Access CC-BY-NC-BD 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/.)

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
185
Issue :
38
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37772652