Moyamoya Disease in an adult female from Nepal: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Moyamoya is a progressive vasoocclusive disease of large intracranial arteries with characteristic collaterals formation. It has a bimodal distribution and more frequent in females compared to males.

Case presentation

We present a case of 38 years female who presented with a loss of consciousness following headache. She was investigated with a head CT, cerebral angiogram, and digital subtraction angiography which led to a diagnosis of Moyamoya disease. She was treated conservatively and scheduled for follow-up.

Clinical discussion

Although ischemic attacks are the common presenting symptoms in cases of Moyamoya disease, hemorrhagic forms are seen too especially among adults compared to children. Identifying Moyamoya disease can significantl

SUBMITTER: Gurung S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8175286 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature