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Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) balanitis as a complication of intravesical BCG immunotherapy: A case report

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A unique case of BCG balanitis due to intravesical BCG immunotherapy is reported. To our knowledge, such a complication has not been reported previously.

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  1. Department of Urology, Advanced Specialization Hospital of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey

    A. Erol, S. Özgür, N. Tahtali, E. Akbay, I. Dalva & S. Çetin

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Erol, A., Özgür, S., Tahtali, N. et al. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) balanitis as a complication of intravesical BCG immunotherapy: A case report. International Urology and Nephrology 27, 307–310 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02564767

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