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Moyamoya disease in pregnancy: a case report
S Amin-Hanjani1, M Kuhn, N Sloane
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|August 1, 1993
Abstract:
Moyamoya disease is a rare condition characterized by narrowing and occlusion of the internal carotid arteries. The disease usually presents as alteration of consciousness caused by intracranial hemorrhage. We describe a case of moyamoya disease presenting as seizures in a pregnant patient. The characteristic angiographic appearances and plan of management are described.