Caseating granulomas on the glans penis as a complication of bacille calmette-guérin intravesical therapy.

Abstract

Intravesical instillation of bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in patients with superficial bladder cancer or with carcinoma in situ of the bladder is a frequently used therapeutic option. As with other cancer therapies, BCG instillation has its share of side effects and complications. This case report highlights an uncommon complication.