A Rare Complication of Intravesical Bacillus Calmette Guérin Therapy: Local Progressive Pelvic Inflammation

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It has been proven that intravesical Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) therapy prevents the recurrence and progression of carcinoma in situ and of superficial bladder cancers, although local and systemic complications have been reported. However, careful attention should be given to the timing and management of this therapy because complications that may delay possible definitive treatment may also be seen. A case characterized with extensive inflammation, observed rarely after BCG therapy, involving pelvic organs and leads up to the internal abdomen and mesenteric area in the superior and levator muscle and prepubic area in inferior is presented here.