Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis pitting oedema after BCG instillation

Clin Rheumatol. 2006 Jul;25(4):566-7. doi: 10.1007/s10067-005-0157-2. Epub 2006 Mar 25.

Abstract

Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis pitting oedema (RS3PE) is a distinct form of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis like polyarthritis. It is characterized by late onset symmetrical joint involvement and pitting oedema of hands and feet (JAMA 254(19):2763-2767, [1]). Polyarthritis secondary to intravesical Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) therapy has been reported (Clin Rheumatol 21:536-537, [2]). To our knowledge, about 0.5% of patients receiving BCG instillation presented polyarthritis, but only one case of RS3PE has been reported (J Rheumatol 28:1699-1701, [3]). We described the second case of RS3PE following intravesical BCG instillation of bladder carcinoma.

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / administration & dosage
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / adverse effects*
  • Administration, Intravesical
  • Aged
  • Arthritis / etiology
  • BCG Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Carcinoma / therapy*
  • Edema / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Serologic Tests
  • Synovitis / etiology*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / therapy*

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • BCG Vaccine