Unusual cerebral complication associated with ulcerative colitis

J Gastroenterol. 1997 Apr;32(2):251-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02936377.

Abstract

A case of ulcerative colitis complicated with convulsive seizure is reported. Magnetic resonance imaging studies strongly suggested cerebral vasculitis was the main cause of this episode.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain / pathology
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Seizures / etiology
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis
  • Vasculitis / etiology*