Caseating regional lymphadenitis complicating BCG vaccination: a report of 6 cases

Arch Dis Child. 1982 Dec;57(12):952-4. doi: 10.1136/adc.57.12.952.

Abstract

Six infants had caseating regional lymphadenitis complicating BCG vaccination. There was a delayed onset and a lack of immediate vaccination complications. Three infants had frank abscesses. Additional affected nodes undetected clinically were found at operation in all cases. All lymph nodes contained tubercles, 3 showing acid-fast bacilli, 2 of which grew Mycobacterium bovis. Complete excision followed by antiuberculous chemotherapy produced satisfactory results.

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / therapy
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lymph Nodes / microbiology
  • Lymph Nodes / surgery
  • Lymphadenitis / chemically induced*
  • Lymphadenitis / microbiology
  • Lymphadenitis / therapy
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • BCG Vaccine