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Moyamoya disease history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

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
References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishnu Vardhan Serla M.B.B.S. [2]