Moyamoya Disease in Pregnancy: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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Moyamoya Disease in Pregnancy: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Background: Moyamoya disease is a progressive occlusive cerebrovascular disorder most prevalent in Asia. It results in neovascularization that can lead to hemorrhagic stroke. Pregnancy physiologic changes can further exacerbate the risk of fatal hemorrhagic stroke. Case: We present the case of a 31 year-old woman gravida 2 para 1 presenting to the emergency department with neurologic symptoms. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Gynecology & Obstetrics Case report
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2471-8165
DOI: 10.21767/2471-8165.1000045