TB Research

Successful treatment of BCG-related immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome following ex vivo T-cell-depleted haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A case report

Erbey F, Dur AH, Atay D, Akçay A, Tecimer T, Öztürk G

Pediatric transplantation · 2019-05

Abstract

IRIS is a phenomenon describing localized inflammatory reactions at BCG vaccination site and development of lymphadenopathy as immune system recovers. It is a rare entity in children following haploidentical HSCT. We represent the successful treatment of a case with fluctuating lymphadenopathy due to BCG vaccine during immune reconstitution period following ex vivo T-cell-depleted haploidentical HSCT.

MeSH terms

  • T-Lymphocytes
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Lymph Node
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
  • BCG Vaccine
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Lymphocyte Depletion
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Infant
  • Turkey
  • Female
  • Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome