Moyamoya syndrome in a child with HbEβ‐thalassemia. Issue 3 (8th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zahra, Akmal; Al‐Abboh, Hanan; Habeeb, Yousif; Adekile, Adekunle
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 3(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-03-08
• Subjects: cerebral infarcts -- Moyamoya -- seizures -- thalassemia; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5536
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Moyamoya is a progressive cerebrovascular disease associated with stenosis or occlusion of the arteries of the Circle of Willis. It is uncommon in thalassemia. We present a 9‐year‐old girl with HbEβ‐thalassemia who presented with headache, vomiting, and episodes of transient hemiparesis with complete occlusion internal carotid arteries. Abstract : Moyamoya is a progressive cerebrovascular disease associated with stenosis or occlusion of the arteries of the Circle of Willis. It is uncommon in thalassemia. We present a 9‐year‐old girl with HbEβ‐thalassemia who presented with headache, vomiting, and episodes of transient hemiparesis with complete occlusion internal carotid arteries.