Cerebral Venous Thrombosis as an Initial Presentation of Ulcerative Colitis

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(a) Axial and (b) coronal images of contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) showing colonic mural thickening and enhancement of the left-sided colon, consistent with colitis. Hyperattenuating material within the bowel lumen can be seen, suggestive of blood clots. Endoscopic findings of the (c) rectum and (d) sigmoid colon showing edematous mucosa with marked erythema, absent vascular pattern, friability, and erosions, which are consistent with ulcerative colitis (UC).

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