An endoscopic finding in moderately severe ulcerative colitis, in which coalescence of superficial erosions and ulcers leads to the formation of characteristic linear ulcers, surrounded by diffusely inflamed mucosa. Note: Like most characteristic of ulcerative colitis, bear claw ulceration is non-specific and has been described in Crohn’s disease and diverticulosis

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Bear Claw Appearance