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Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis and Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident in a Patient With Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report

Niranjan Kc1, Sandipa Sharma2, Saurav Poudel1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital Biratnagar Nepal.

Clinical Case Reports
|October 9, 2025
PubMed

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Cerebral venous thrombosis and stroke are rare but serious complications of Ulcerative colitis. Physicians must remain vigilant for these vascular events to reduce patient morbidity and mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs) of UC can impact multiple organ systems.
  • Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) and stroke are recognized, albeit rare, EIMs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the association between Ulcerative colitis and cerebrovascular events.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing CVT and stroke in UC patients.
  • To underscore the potential impact of these thrombotic events on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • This is a conceptual summary, not a research study.
  • Literature review of known associations between UC and thrombotic events.
  • Clinical vigilance and awareness among healthcare providers.

Main Results:

  • Cerebral venous thrombosis and stroke are infrequent complications of Ulcerative colitis.
  • The presence of these thrombotic events significantly elevates the risk of morbidity and mortality in UC patients.
  • Early recognition and management are crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians managing Ulcerative colitis patients must maintain a high index of suspicion for arterial and venous thrombosis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular events in UC can mitigate severe outcomes.
  • Vigilance for thrombosis is essential for comprehensive Ulcerative colitis care.

Keywords:
case reportsinflammatory bowel diseaseischemic strokesagittal sinus thrombosisulcerative colitis

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