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De Novo Development of Moyamoya Disease in an Adult Female with a Genetic Variant of the RNF-213 Gene: Case Report.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association - 1 Jan 2017
Tashiro Ryosuke, Fujimura Miki, Niizuma Kuniyasu, Endo Hidenori, Sakata Hiroyuki, Sato-Maeda Mika, Tominaga Teiji
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The de novo development of moyamoya disease (MMD) in adults is extremely rare, with only 2 cases being previously reported. Furthermore, the mechanisms underlying the progression of adult MMD have not been elucidated yet. CASE REPORT: A transient ischemic attack occurred in a 46-year-old woman, owing to progressive MMD. Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography performed 7 years before the diagnosis of MMD...
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