Triad of emboli in acute flare of ulcerative colitis
Kelly, M.E.; Dodd, J.; Barry, M.
Irish Medical Journal 107(5): 152-153
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0332-3102 PMID: 24908863 Document Number: 672747
Arterial thrombosis is rare in ulcerative colitis (UC). Our case report described a triad of arterial emboli in a UC patient who presented with bilateral lower limb claudication associated acute chest pain, confusion, ataxia and diplopia. Investigations confirmed bilateral femoral and popliteal artery occlusion, occipital infarct and a sub-endocardial infarct secondary to embolic disease.
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