Title of article
Sudden Onset Monoparesis and Dysarthria in a 5-Year-Old boy: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Okhovat، Ali Asghar نويسنده Department of Neurology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , Moeini، Roksana نويسنده Department of Pediatrics, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran ,
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فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2015
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Abstract
Moyamoya disease (MD) is a disorder caused by blocked arteries at the base of the brain. As the normal blood vessels narrow and become blocked, a person may suffer a stroke. The MD mainly affects children, although adults may have the condition. This is a rare condition, with a marked prevalence gradient between Asian countries. We report a 5-year-old boy, who was presented with sudden right hand monoparesis and dysarthria. The patient was investigated with magnetic resonance angiography and diagnosed as MD
Journal title
Thrita Student Journal of Medical Sciences
Serial Year
2015
Journal title
Thrita Student Journal of Medical Sciences
Record number
2386813
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