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Published on: February 10, 2023
Central venous sinus thrombosis in a young girl with ulcerative colitis
Freya Guinness1, Alfonso Rodriguez-Herrera2,3
1Paediatrics, Saint Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Insights
Paediatric central venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a serious complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Increased IBD incidence necessitates greater awareness of CVST risks in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Hematology
Background:
- Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence is rising globally.
- Central venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare but severe complication in children with IBD.
- Current guidelines lack consensus on prophylactic anticoagulation for IBD patients.
Abstract:
Paediatric central venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon but important life-threatening complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As the incidence of IBD has increased in the last four decades, paediatricians need to be aware of this complication. There is currently no consensus on when children with IBD should receive prophylactic anticoagulation. We present the case of a young girl with ulcerative colitis who suffered an acute ischaemic event secondary to a CVST during an acute flare of her disease. We aim to bring awareness to CVST in IBD due to its high risk of morbidity and mortality.
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