Intracerebral hemorrhage in a patient with Moyamoya syndrome: case report

Abstract

Background. Moyamoya disease is a cerebrovascular disease that is characterized by bilateral chronic and progressive stenosis or occlusion of the arteries around the circle of Willis with development of collateral circulation, of unknown etiology. It has a high incidence in Japan and Asian population, with fewer cases described in Europe. Similar angiographic findings can be seen in patients with other medical conditions that are described as Moyamoya syndrome. Main clinical features include transient ischemic attacks, ischemic strokes, and hemorrhagic strokes.