Moyamoya syndrome in a child with down syndrome.
Indian J Pediatr
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2005 Jul; 72(7): 635-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-81655
ABSTRACT
Secondary Moyamoya disease, also known as Moyamoya syndrome has been rarely associated with Down syndrome. In pediatric patients, the usual presentation is that of ischemic stroke. Here is reported a 4-year-old child with Down syndrome and Moyamoya syndrome who presented with acute-onset right hemiplegia. A high index of suspicion is necessary to make the diagnosis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Child, Preschool
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Down Syndrome
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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Stroke
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Moyamoya Disease
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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