Abstract
In a one year old female infant BCG-vaccinated as a neonate, a large mediastinal mass was found after routine examination. X-ray and CT scan suggested a teratoma. Histology and microbiology, however, revealed the diagnosis of an active tuberculosis. Thus, the tumor was caused by mediastinal BCGitis. To our knowledge this complication of BCG-vaccination has not yet been described.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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BCG Vaccine / administration & dosage
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BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
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Bacteriological Techniques
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Isoniazid / administration & dosage
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Mediastinal Diseases / etiology*
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Mediastinal Diseases / pathology
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Mediastinal Diseases / surgery
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Mediastinum / pathology
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Rifampin / administration & dosage
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Thoracotomy
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Tuberculoma / etiology*
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Tuberculoma / pathology
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Tuberculoma / surgery
Substances
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BCG Vaccine
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Isoniazid
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Rifampin