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 ,
Issue Information :
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2015
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
Journal title :
Thrita Student Journal of Medical Sciences
