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Granulomatous hepatitis and hemophagocytic syndrome after bacillus Calmette-Guerin bladder instillation.
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Edité par CCSD ; Elsevier Masson -
National audience. Intravesical instillations of bacillus Calmette-Guérin are frequently used for treating superficial bladder carcinoma which is considered a safe treatment. We describe an unusual complication with hemophagocytosis and granulomatous hepatitis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids, anti-tuberculous agents and intravenous immunoglobulins led to a rapid recovery.