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Dystonia an unusual presentation in pediatric moyamoya disease: Imaging findings of a case.

Authors :
Kumar S
Sharma S
Jhobta A
Sood RG
Source :
Journal of pediatric neurosciences [J Pediatr Neurosci] 2016 Apr-Jun; Vol. 11 (2), pp. 115-7.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare cerebrovascular disease characterized by idiopathic occlusion of bilateral internal carotid arteries and the development of characteristic leptomeningeal collateral vessels along anterior or posterior circulation. We present an unusual case of MMD presenting with generalized dystonia as the predominant manifestation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1817-1745
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric neurosciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27606018
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/1817-1745.187629