Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of moyamoya disease (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Hui Zhang
    • Lijian Zheng
    • Lei Feng
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  • Published online on: January 25, 2019     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2019.7198
  • Pages: 1977-1984
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Abstract

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a type of chronic cerebrovascular occlusion disease, which frequently occurs in East Asian populations, including pediatric and adult patients, and may lead to ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, headache, epilepsy or transient ischemic attack. To date, the underlying mechanisms of MMD have remained to be fully elucidated, but certain studies have indicated that genetic factors may be an important component of its development. Cerebral angiography is the best approach for diagnosing MMD. However, with technological advances, non‑invasive techniques are increasingly used to accurately evaluate MMD. MMD is commonly treated via surgery, and an increasing number of patients are benefitting from the intra‑ and extra‑cranial revascularization. The present article provides a comprehensive review of MMD on the basis of previous research.
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Zhang H, Zheng L and Feng L: Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of moyamoya disease (Review). Exp Ther Med 17: 1977-1984, 2019
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Zhang, H., Zheng, L., & Feng, L. (2019). Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of moyamoya disease (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 17, 1977-1984. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2019.7198
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Zhang, H., Zheng, L., Feng, L."Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of moyamoya disease (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 17.3 (2019): 1977-1984.
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Zhang, H., Zheng, L., Feng, L."Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of moyamoya disease (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 17, no. 3 (2019): 1977-1984. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2019.7198