T helper cell alveolitis after bacillus Calmette-Guerin immunotherapy for superficial bladder tumor.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of T helper cell alveolitis after intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) immunotherapy for a superficial bladder tumor. Despite the clinical appearance of miliary pulmonary tuberculosis no mycobacterial agent was found. Therefore, we concluded that the patient had a hypersensitivity reaction similar to sarcoidosis. The condition improved after immunosuppressive therapy with glucocorticosteroids. Differentiation of bronchoalveolar cells could be useful in distinguishing hypersensitivity to infection with BCG.
Medical subject headings
- Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
- BCG Vaccine
- Immunotherapy
- T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer