Polyarthritis secondary to intravesical BCG instillation, a case report

Immunotherapy with intravesical instillation of Bacillus Calmette is the best complementary after TUR treatment against T1 grade 2- 3 and CIS bladder cancer. However, this therapy is associated with several side- effects, incluiding joint symptoms. In this article we describe a case of polyarthritis...

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Published in:	Actas urologicas españolas Vol. 31; no. 4; p. 400
Main Authors:	Rincón Mayans, A, Zudaire Bergera, J J, Brugarolas Rosselló, J, Saiz Sansi, A, Rioja Zuazu, J, Regojo Balboa, J M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-04-2007
Subjects:	Adjuvants, Immunologic - administration & dosage Adjuvants, Immunologic - adverse effects Administration, Intravesical Adult Arthritis - chemically induced BCG Vaccine - administration & dosage BCG Vaccine - adverse effects Humans Male Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - drug therapy
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Summary:	Immunotherapy with intravesical instillation of Bacillus Calmette is the best complementary after TUR treatment against T1 grade 2- 3 and CIS bladder cancer. However, this therapy is associated with several side- effects, incluiding joint symptoms. In this article we describe a case of polyarthritis associated with intravesical instillation, a rare complication. We review the clinical features, the pathogenic mechanisms and treatments described previously in the medical literature. Finally, we expose our brief experience and our final result.
ISSN:	0210-4806