[Intralymphatic administration of BCG-CWS in advanced malignant melanoma]. 1982

T Mannami, and A Matsumi, and J Ichikawa, and S Kagawa, and K Orita, and M Motoi

BCG-CWS was administrated into lymphatic vessels in the treatment of advanced malignant melanoma metastasized to the lymph node of the posterior peritoneum. Side effects consisted of fever, lymphangitis, a decrease in urinary output and a slight rise in serum GOT, there being no serious side effects. Clinically, tumor mass in the abdomen cleared but metastases to the other organs increased, and the patient died of general dispersion of the disease. At autopsy, the abdominal mass became flat, with the cut surface of yellowish brown color. Histologically, this mass formed necrosis made up of destroyed tumor cells and histiocytes. BCG-CWS mediated histiocyte response appeared to destroy tumor cells. Thus, it is possible that local administration BCG-CWS could elicit a potent response even in advanced carcinoma. Since the contact of BCG-CWS with tumor cells produced this response, administration of BCG-CWS into the lymphatic vessels may be indicated where the lymph current to the metastasized lymph node is not obstructed. This treatment would be effective particularly in the case of micrometastasis, and there is a possibility that it could elicit a specific response.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007272 Injections, Intralymphatic Injections into the lymph nodes or the lymphatic system. Injections, Endolymphatic,Endolymphatic Injections,Intralymphatic Injections,Endolymphatic Injection,Injection, Endolymphatic,Injection, Intralymphatic,Intralymphatic Injection
D008207 Lymphatic Metastasis Transfer of a neoplasm from its primary site to lymph nodes or to distant parts of the body by way of the lymphatic system. Lymph Node Metastasis,Lymph Node Metastases,Lymphatic Metastases,Metastasis, Lymph Node
D008297 Male Males
D008545 Melanoma A malignant neoplasm derived from cells that are capable of forming melanin, which may occur in the skin of any part of the body, in the eye, or, rarely, in the mucous membranes of the genitalia, anus, oral cavity, or other sites. It occurs mostly in adults and may originate de novo or from a pigmented nevus or malignant lentigo. Melanomas frequently metastasize widely, and the regional lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and brain are likely to be involved. The incidence of malignant skin melanomas is rising rapidly in all parts of the world. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p2445) Malignant Melanoma,Malignant Melanomas,Melanoma, Malignant,Melanomas,Melanomas, Malignant
D002473 Cell Wall The outermost layer of a cell in most PLANTS; BACTERIA; FUNGI; and ALGAE. The cell wall is usually a rigid structure that lies external to the CELL MEMBRANE, and provides a protective barrier against physical or chemical agents. Cell Walls,Wall, Cell,Walls, Cell
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D001500 BCG Vaccine An active immunizing agent and a viable avirulent attenuated strain of MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS, which confers immunity to mycobacterial infections. It is used also in immunotherapy of neoplasms due to its stimulation of antibodies and non-specific immunity. Bacillus Calmette Guerin Vaccine,Calmette Guerin Bacillus Vaccine,Calmette's Vaccine,Calmette Vaccine,Calmettes Vaccine,Vaccine, BCG,Vaccine, Calmette's

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