 Articles tagged: causes of moyamoya disease
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Recognised in Japan in the 1960s, this is a progressive occlusive cerebral arteritis affecting the distal internal carotid arteries near the Circle of Willis. Moyamoya is Japanese for "puff of smoke" and describes the appearance of the resultant network of abnormal small collateral vessels seen on angiography. written by Corwin Brown
Moyamoya disease is a rare, progressive cerebrovascular disorder caused by blocked arteries at the base of the brain in an area called the basal ganglia. The name “moyamoya” means “puff of smoke” in Japanese and describes the look of the tangle of tiny vessels formed to compensate for the blockage. written by peter hutch
Moyamoya disease is a rare, progressive cerebrovascular disorder caused by blocked arteries at the base of the brain in an area called the basal ganglia. The name “moyamoya” means “puff of smoke” in Japanese and describes the look of the tangle of tiny vessels formed to compensate for the blockage. Moyamoya disease was first described in Japan in the 1960’s and it has since been found in individuals in the United States , Europe, Australia , and Africa. The disease primarily affects children, but it can also occur in adults. In children, the first symptom of Moyamoya disease is often stroke << previous page 1 next page>> |
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