Moyamoya syndrome presenting in an adult with Down syndrome: A case report with a literature review

Radiology Case Reports

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Mohamed Hamid¹  Soukaina Cherradi¹  Ahmed Bourazza¹ 

[1] Department of Neurology, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital

关键词: Moyamoya syndrome;    Down syndrome;    Stroke;    Children;    Angiography;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.006

学科分类：生物化学工程

来源: University of Washington * Department of Radiology

【 摘 要 】

Moyamoya disease is an unusual occlusive cerebrovascular condition commonly seen in children, marked by stenosis of the internal carotid artery and circle of Willis , causing, cerebral ischemia . Moyamoya syndrome is a Moyamoya-like arteriopathy with risk factors including autoimmune disorders, thyroid disease, sickle cell disease , or Down syndrome. Trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder consistent with specific physical and behavioral characteristics, with intellectual impairment. We describe a rare case of Moyamoya syndrome manifesting as ischemic stroke in an adult with Down syndrome.

【 授权许可】

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