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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2025; 13(26): 102957
Published online Sep 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i26.102957
Clots in colitis: Thromboembolism and beyond
Hakim Rahmoune, Nada Boutrid
Hakim Rahmoune, Department of Medicine, LIRSSEI Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Setif-1, Setif 19000, Algeria
Hakim Rahmoune, Department of Pediatrics, Setif University Hospital, University of Setif-1, Setif 19000, Algeria
Nada Boutrid, LIRSSEI Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Setif-1, Setif 19000, Algeria
Author contributions: Rahmoune H was responsible for data curation; Boutrid N was responsible for supervision and validation; Rahmoune H and Boutrid N were responsible for conceptualization, writing original draft, review and editing; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflict of interest in publishing the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hakim Rahmoune, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, LIRSSEI Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Setif-1, Voie Rapide Setif-Bordj Bou Arreridj, Setif 19000, Algeria. rahmounehakim@gmail.com
Received: November 19, 2024
Revised: April 5, 2025
Accepted: June 3, 2025
Published online: September 16, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Patients with ulcerative colitis face a significantly increased risk of thromboembolic events, particularly venous thromboembolism (VTE), compared to the general population. This study emphasizes the multifactorial nature of this risk, influenced by chronic inflammation, medication use, surgical interventions, and potential genetic factors. Additionally, the incidence of VTE varies based on geographical and ethnic/racial factors, highlighting the need for tailored preventive strategies and proactive interventions aimed at reducing morbidity associated with these complications.