Open AccessPrimary biliary cholangitis presenting as acute ischemic stroke: A rare association
Author(s) -
Park Bumsoo,
Islam Sumaiya,
Vemulapalli Raghavendra C.,
Shreve Maria E.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2590
Subject(s) - medicine , hyperlipidemia , stroke (engine) , gastroenterology , ischemic stroke , ischemia , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Primary biliary cholangitis is associated with hyperlipidemia, but studies show that the condition does not increase cardiovascular risks. The case presents acute ischemic stroke with no underlying risk factors and subsequent new diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis, which can suggest possible association between primary biliary cholangitis and acute stroke.