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Pathophysiology and genetic factors in moyamoya disease.
Neurosurgical focus - 1 Apr 2009
Achrol Achal S, Guzman Raphael, Lee Marco, Steinberg Gary K
Abstract excerpt
Moyamoya disease is an uncommon cerebrovascular condition characterized by progressive stenosis of the bilateral internal carotid arteries with compensatory formation of an abnormal network of perforating blood vessels providing collateral circulation. The etiology and pathogenesis of moyamoya disease remain unclear. Evidence from histological studies, proteomics, and endothelial progenitor cell analyses suggests...
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