Abstract
Moyamoya syndrome has occasionally been seen in association with Down syndrome. We report a child with moyamoya syndrome and Down syndrome who was admitted with repeated episodes of strokes; his magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography findings confirmed the presence of occlusive cerebrovascular disease with basal collateral vessels. His protein C levels were significantly decreased during the stroke. Complete clinical recovery was seen during follow-up. This raises the possibility of a link between protein C deficiency and Down syndrome with moyamoya syndrome.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 719-722 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Brain and Development |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2002 |
Keywords
- Down syndrome
- Magnetic resonance angiography
- Moyamoya disease
- Moyamoya syndrome
- Protein C
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Clinical Neurology