“While finding where the water leaks, you find smoke” - A case report: Incidental finding of moyamoya for a Filipino worked up for subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Author:
Christian Emmanuel T. Lim
1
;
Maria Felicidad A. Soto
2
;
Renato Carlos
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Moyamoya disease; intracranial aneurysm;
- MeSH: Headache
- From: Journal of the Philippine Medical Association 2018;96(2):69-73
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Moyamoya Disease was initially reported in 1957 as vessels resembling a puff of smoke, alongside hypoplasia of bilateral internal carotids. The true incidence remains elusive. Genetic studies point to familial occurrence of the disease, however some studies refute this, claiming that environmental factors are to blame. The treatment strategies remain an enigma, more so in our country where data is scarce. We present a case of an asymptomatic Moyamoya disease incidentally diagnosed in the work - up of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. The basis of the management is being provided.
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