[Moyamoya and Down syndrome: about 2 cases]

Arch Pediatr. 2008 Jul;15(7):1197-200. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2008.04.005. Epub 2008 May 27.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Moyamoya syndrome has rarely been reported in association with Down syndrome. We report on 2 cases in 3-year-old and 6-year-old female children with Down syndrome, who presented with neurological deficit. Imaging (magnetic-resonance angiography and digital-subtraction angiography) revealed the classical Moyamoya pattern. The neurological deficits persisted in both cases. One patient has developed epilepsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Down Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Moyamoya Disease / complications*
  • Moyamoya Disease / diagnosis
  • Moyamoya Disease / diagnostic imaging