Right Ventricular Thrombosis in a Young Female with Crohn’s Disease

Abstract

This case report presents the clinical findings and management of an 18-year-old female patient with a known history of Crohn’s disease who developed right ventricular (RV) thrombosis. Despite presenting with prolonged fever and inconclusive initial evaluations, subsequent cardiac imaging confirmed the presence of a mobile RV mass. The patient’s complex medical history, including a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, necessitated a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. This case underscores the importance of considering atypical cardiac complications in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and highlights the challenges and choices in managing RV thrombosis in such cases.

Keywords

• crohn’s disease
• inflammatory bowel diseases
• ventricular thrombosis