Cerebral vasculitis and ulcerative colitis
Nelson, J.; Barron, M.M.; Riggs, J.E.; Gutmann, L.; Schochet, S.S.
Neurology 36(5): 719-721
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3878 PMID: 3703273 Document Number: 270324
We described morphologically documented necrotizing cerebral vasculitis in a young man with ulcerative colitis. This case supports the evolving concept that ulcerative colitis may be accompanied by systemic vasculitis. The cerebral vasculitis was treated successfully with immunosuppressive therapy.