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Moyamoya Disease: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, Diagnosis, Physiopathology, and Treatment.
Cerebrovascular diseases (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2026
Liu Zeyuan, Wang Yonggang, Li Chunli, Wang Ling, Zhao Qianhao
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BACKGROUND: Moyamoya disease (MMD), a chronic and occlusive cerebrovascular disorder, is characterized by progressive bilateral terminal stenosis or occlusion of the internal carotid arteries, accompanied by the formation of abnormal collateral vascular networks at the base of the brain. It is more prevalent in East Asia, with regional variation in China. SUMMARY: The clinical features of MMD differ significantly...
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- Humans
- Moyamoya Disease
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Risk Factors
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Child