Clinical analysis of 10 cases of Moyamoya disease combined with hyperthyroidism / 临床神经病学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the clinical features and possible pathogenesis of Moyamoya disease combined with hyperthyroidism. Methods The clinical data of 10 cases Moyamoya disease combined with hyperthyroidism were retrospectively analyzed.Results Among 10 patients in this group, 1 patient was male and 9 patients were female.All the patients were presented as ischemic cerebrovascular disease.One patient was diagnosed by DSA, 4 patients was diagnosed by CTA, and 5 patients was diagnosed by MRA.Nine patients had bilateral lesions and 1 patient had unilateral lesions.Conclusions The routine screening of thyroid function should be performed for patients with Moyamoya disease, especially women.And people who affected stroke should test cerebral vascular to early prevention and avoid stroke.