Familial Occurrence of Moyamoya Disease in a Father and a Son.
- Author:
Hyo Jung CHOI
1
;
Jae Gon MOON
;
Ho Kook LEE
;
Do Yun HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, KangNam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. moonnsun@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Moyamoya disease;
Genetic
- MeSH:
Fathers*;
Humans;
Moyamoya Disease*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2003;34(5):461-463
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Although moyamoya disease is a clinical entity of unknown cause, considerable evidences suggest that the disease has genetic origins. The disease displays regional and racial differences. Occurrence of the disease within a family suggests that moyamoya disease may have a genetic basis. Familial moyamoya disease involving father and a son is presented and literatures are also reviewed.
