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Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology 2014; 03(01): 003-012
DOI: 10.3233/PNR-14081
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Moyamoya disease and syndrome in children: Spectrum of neuroimaging findings including differential diagnosis

Thangamadhan Bosemani
a   Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Andrea Poretti
a   Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
,
Gunes Orman
a   Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Aylin Tekes
a   Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Monica S. Pearl
b   Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
,
Thierry A.G.M. Huisman
a   Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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19 September 2013

16 October 2013

Publication Date:
29 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Moyamoya disease and syndrome represent an important cause of acute and chronic stroke in children. Neuroimaging plays a critical role in the early recognition, differential diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. This review will discuss the imaging findings and techniques as well as an ideal imaging strategy in the management of children with various etiologies of moyamoya. In addition, the postoperative imaging findings after revascularization will be presented.

Keywords

Moyamoya disease - moyamoya syndrome - pediatrics - neuroimaging