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Pericarditis complicating ulcerative colitis.

M Hinterreiter1, S Allinger, C Punzengruber

  • 1Departments of Gastroenterology and*Cardiology, General Hospital, Wels, Austria.

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Pericarditis is a rare but serious complication of inflammatory bowel disease. Early suspicion and treatment are crucial for patients with chest symptoms, as demonstrated in this ulcerative colitis case.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Pericarditis is an uncommon manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
  • IBD, including ulcerative colitis, can present with extraintestinal manifestations affecting the heart.
  • Prompt recognition of pericarditis in IBD patients is vital due to potential life-threatening complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of ulcerative colitis with concurrent pericarditis.
  • To highlight the importance of suspecting pericarditis in IBD patients with chest symptoms.
  • To review existing literature on pericarditis complicating inflammatory bowel disease.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 28-year-old patient with ulcerative colitis.
  • Clinical presentation during an active disease exacerbation.
  • Literature review of previously reported cases.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with symptoms suggestive of pericarditis during an active ulcerative colitis flare.
  • Successful treatment with corticosteroids led to a good clinical outcome.
  • Discharge occurred on day 9 post-admission.

Conclusions:

  • Pericarditis can occur rarely in association with inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Clinical vigilance for pericarditis is essential in IBD patients presenting with chest pain.
  • Steroid therapy can be effective in managing pericarditis associated with ulcerative colitis.