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Article
Moyamoya disease: an elusive diagnosis
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Abstract
Moyamoya disease is an idiopathic vasculopathy, affecting vessels of Circle of Willis.1 It usually manifests as stroke, but can also cause seizures and cognitive impairment.2 Ischemic strokes are common in children and hemorrhagic strokes in adults.1 We describe our experience with moyamoya disease in four patients who presented with ischemic strokes, at an academic tertiary care center and emphasize that this diagnosis should be considered in young patients, especially children, who present with stroke.
Citation Information
K. B. Asumal, N. Akhtar, N. A. Syed, Saad Shafqat, et al.. "Moyamoya disease: an elusive diagnosis" Journal of Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 53 Iss. 4 (2003) p. 160 - 162 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/saad_shafqat/36/