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Atypical postoperative radiographical findings in a patient with moyamoya disease: A case report
Masaki Ikegami1, Tomoya Kamide1, Toshiki Ikeda1
1Department of Cerebrovascular Surgery, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Hidaka, Japan.
Abstract:
Moyamoya disease is a chronic cerebrovascular disease characterized by spontaneous and progressive stenosis or occlusion of the internal carotid artery and its branches. Revascularization procedures have been shown to improve cerebral hemodynamics and decrease the risk of strokes, but several postoperative complications are known to occur.A 14-year-old girl with moyamoya disease with a history of left-sided revascularization surgery underwent right-sided revascularization. On postoperative day 4, she experienced a transient neurological event (left hemiparesis). Magnetic resonance imaging revealed large cortical and subcortical hyperintense lesions in the middle cerebral artery territory on diffusion-weighted imaging and apparent diffusion coefficient imaging. Subsequently, the radiographic findings improved within several days with resolution of the symptoms. This case is a reminder that hemodynamic complications can develop subacutely in patients who have undergone successful revascularization for moyamoya disease. The radiological features and mechanisms of this rare condition associated with revascularization surgery for moyamoya disease are discussed.
Insights
Moyamoya disease patients may experience temporary neurological events after revascularization surgery. This case highlights subacute hemodynamic complications, emphasizing the need for vigilance post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Moyamoya disease involves progressive stenosis of major cerebral arteries.
- Revascularization surgery aims to improve blood flow and reduce stroke risk.
- Postoperative complications following revascularization can occur.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old patient with moyamoya disease developed left hemiparesis on postoperative day 4 after right-sided revascularization.
- MRI revealed transient hyperintense lesions in the middle cerebral artery territory on diffusion-weighted and ADC imaging.
Findings:
- The patient's neurological symptoms and MRI findings resolved spontaneously within days.
- This suggests a subacute hemodynamic complication rather than a permanent ischemic event.
Implications:
- Successful revascularization for moyamoya disease can still be associated with transient hemodynamic complications.
- Radiological features and mechanisms of these rare post-revascularization events warrant further investigation.
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