Ischemic Stroke in Patient Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in the Active Phase: A Case Report

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease are the two major types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The close relationship between inflammation and thrombosis also affects the clinical course and severity of IBD. While venous thrombus is common in IBD, as in many other inflammatory diseases, ar...

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Published in:Istanbul medical journal 2021-08, Vol.22 (3), p.241-244
Main Author: Bulur, Atilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticoagulants
arterial thrombus
Case reports
Crohn's disease
inflammation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Mutation
stroke
ulcerative colitis
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease are the two major types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The close relationship between inflammation and thrombosis also affects the clinical course and severity of IBD. While venous thrombus is common in IBD, as in many other inflammatory diseases, arterial thrombus, and stroke are rare. Herein, we present a case of a newly diagnosed UC in the active phase of stroke despite being followed up with prophylactic anticoagulant therapy.
ISSN:2619-9793
1304-8503
2148-094X
DOI:10.4274/imj.galenos.2021.03443