Clinical Features of BCG Lymphadenitis

Abstract

the medical records of 33 patients with BCG lymphadenitis were retrospectively reviewed. If needed, needle aspiration was recommended without surgical resection or antituberculous medication. Results : Of the 33 patients who were identified, 21 were males and 12 were females. Among the 33 patients, 32 were full-term babies. The mean age was 6 months (range, 2-35 months) and the most prevalent site of the lesion was the left axilla. BCG lymphadenitis was observed 1-34 months after BCG vaccination, mostly 1-6 months after vaccination. The size of the enlargement was generally 1-3 cm. The strains were identified as French (n=14) . 아직까지 BCG로 인한 이상 반응 실태조사가 미흡한 실정 에서, 일선 의료기관에서는 BCG 접종 후 정상 경과를 이상반