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Moyamoya disease: a review of histopathology, biochemistry, and genetics.
Neurosurgical focus - 1 Jun 2011
Weinberg David G, Arnaout Omar M, Rahme Rudy J, Aoun Salah G, Batjer H Hunt, Bendok Bernard R
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OBJECT: Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare cerebrovascular disorder involving stenosis of the major vessels of the circle of Willis and proximal portions of its principal branches. Despite concerted investigation, the pathophysiology of the disorder has not been fully elucidated. Currently, the major proteins believed to play an active role in the pathogenesis include vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF),...
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