A Rare Immune Disorder Revealed by an Unusual Chest Wall Granuloma Due to BCG Vaccination in a Child

Besma Hamdi; S Hajjej; I Khalfallah; J Ammar; A Hamzaoui; M Attia; A Ghariani; L Slim; N Mekki

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A Rare Immune Disorder Revealed by an Unusual Chest Wall Granuloma Due to BCG Vaccination in a Child

Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination is known to be safe. Causing tuberculous chest wall in a 12-month-old girl is certainly uncommon. This case demonstrates that such as complication may confuse with a chest wall tumor and need several investigations for the definite diagnosis. We should keep in mind a high index of suspicion of immune disorder in any infant with atypical clinical findings.

Author(s): Besma Hamdi, S Hajjej , I Khalfallah , J Ammar , A Hamzaoui , M Attia , A Ghariani , L Slim and N Mekki

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