What is it about?
Moyamoya disease is a rare cerebrovascular disease characterized by progressive stenosis of the bilateral distal internal carotid arteries and their proximal branches. Both chorea and dystonia have been reported as the initial presentation of moyamoya disease.
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Why is it important?
Better Prognosis of Movement Disorder in absence of prior stroke from moya-moya
Perspectives
Moyamoya disease is an important and surgically treatable cause of movement disorders. Early Surgery may prevent future strokes and also provide better prognosis.
Dr Lalit Bansal
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
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This page is a summary of: Pial Synangiosis Ameliorates Movement Disorders in the Absence of Prior Stroke in Moyamoya Disease, Journal of Child Neurology, October 2015, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0883073815609152.
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