Crohn's Disease Presented with Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report

Key Points

• To report a case of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in a patient with Crohn's disease and discuss its implications.
• Case report of a 31-year-old female with Crohn's disease presenting with neurological symptoms.
• MRI of the brain with venography was performed to identify cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.
• The patient was treated with anticoagulation using low molecular weight heparin followed by Rivaroxaban.
• Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis was confirmed via MRI with venography.
• The patient presented with severe symptoms including headache, left-sided hemiparesis, and convulsions.
• Following anticoagulation treatment, the patient's management offers insight into complications related to inflammatory bowel disease.