TB Research

Successful endovascular exclusion of <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> mycotic aneurysm following intravesical bacille Calmette–Guerin therapy

Victoria Cook, Animesh Singla, David Herlihy, Walid Mohabbat, Charles Fisher, Vikram Puttaswamy

Journal of Surgical Case Reports · 2022-10

Abstract

. It is routinely used in the treatment of early-stage transitional cell carcinoma. The development of mycotic aneurysm in the context of prior intra-vesical BCG treatment has not been reported. This case demonstrates a rare but potentially catastrophic vascular complication of BCG. A high index of suspicion is required for any patient presenting with new aneurysmal disease in the context of previous BCG therapy. The value of endovascular surgery as a bridge to definitive surgical repair and diagnostic considerations is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Mycobacterium bovis
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Complication
  • Surgery
  • Tuberculosis