Reiter's syndrome following intravesical BCG immunotherapy

Authors
Hogarth, MB Thomas, S Seifert, MH Tariq, SM
Citation
Mb. Hogarth et al., Reiter's syndrome following intravesical BCG immunotherapy, POSTG MED J, 76(902), 2000, pp. 791-793
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00325473 → ACNP
Volume
76
Issue
902
Year of publication
2000
Pages
791 - 793
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5473(200012)76:902<791:RSFIBI>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A 71 year old woman developed conjunctivitis, asymmetrical oligoarthritis, and cystitis (Reiter's syndrome) secondary to intravesical BCG treatment fo r transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. She received oral prednisolon e, izoniazid, and pyridoxine and made a full recovery. Increasing use of BC G as immunotherapy will lead to an increase in the incidence of ECG associa ted reactive arthritis. Prompt recognition and early diagnosis will. facili tate treatment and recovery.