Moyamoya disease history and symptoms

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The clinical features are cerebral ischemia (strokes), recurrent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), sensorimotor paralysis (numbness and paralysis of the extremities), convulsions and/or migraine-like headaches. After an ischemic stroke, a hemorrhagic reperfusion stroke may occur. A hemorrhagic stroke may also stem from rupture of the weak neovascular vessel walls.

• Stroke
• TIA commonly referred to as mini-stroke
• Muscular weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body
• Seizures
• Disturbed consciousness
• Speech deficits (usually aphasia)
• Sensory and cognitive impairments
• Involuntary movements
• Vision problems

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