Moyamoya disease and syndrome: a review - PMC Moyamoya disease is a chronic occlusive cerebrovascular disease that is non-inflammatory and non-atherosclerotic It is characterized by endothelial hyperplasia and fibrosis of the intracranial portion of the carotid artery and its proximal
Moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome: Treatment . . . - UpToDate The term moyamoya disease (MMD) is used when the condition is idiopathic and not associated with another disease or due to a genetic susceptibility; moyamoya syndrome (MMS) is used when vascular findings occur in the presence of an associated condition, such as sickle cell disease
Adult Moyamoya Disease and Syndrome: Current Perspectives and . . . Adult moyamoya disease and syndrome are rare disorders with significant morbidity and mortality A writing group of experts was selected to conduct a literature search, summarize the current knowledge on the topic, and provide a road map for future investigation The document presents an update in the definitions of moyamoya disease and syndrome, modern methods for diagnosis, and updated
Moyamoya disease - Wikipedia Moyamoya disease is a disease in which certain arteries in the brain are constricted Blood flow is blocked by constriction and blood clots (thrombosis) [2] A collateral circulation develops around the blocked vessels to compensate for the blockage, but the collateral vessels are small, weak, and prone to bleeding, aneurysm, and thrombosis
Moyamoya Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine Moyamoya disease is a chronic and progressive condition of the blood vessels in the brain People with moyamoya disease have an increased risk of recurring bleeding and blockages, including stroke
Moyamoya Disease - Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Moyamoya disease and moyamoya syndrome are conditions in which the carotid arteries progressively narrow, resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain and serious symptoms such as stroke