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Cerebral venous thrombosis secondary to ulcerative colitis: A case report with a literature review
Mohamed Hamid1, Aziz Ahizoune1, Maha Ait Berri2
1Department of Neurology, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Insights
Ulcerative colitis can lead to serious blood clots like cerebral venous thrombosis. Early detection and treatment of this condition in ulcerative colitis patients are crucial for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Hematology
Background:
- Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease.
- Thromboembolic events, including cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), can complicate UC, particularly during relapse.
- CVT in UC is rare but associated with significant mortality and morbidity due to a hypercoagulable state.
Abstract:
Ulcerative colitis is an idiopathic inflammatory bowel condition that may be worsened by thromboembolic events such deep vein thrombosis, cerebral venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Cerebral venous thrombosis is a rare but critical consequence of ulcerative colitis characterized by high mortality and morbidity rate. It is thought to be caused by the hypercoagulable state that occurs during ulcerative colitis relapse. Cerebral venous thrombosis is a reversible condition with good outcomes when detected early and treated properly. In this study, we describe the case of a young woman who presented with cerebral venous thrombosis secondary to ulcerative colitis complicated by venous infarction with petechial cerebral hemorrhage.
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