Moyamoya Disease: Acute presentation with fever and fits in a 5-Year-Old Female Patient: A Case Report

Muhammad  Saad; Aimen  Yaseen; Faiqa  Shafiq

doi:10.54112/bcsrj.v6i1.1523

Authors

Muhammad Saad Khyber Medical University Peshawar, Pakistan
Aimen Yaseen Department Neurology Sheikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar khan, Pakistan
Faiqa Shafiq AL-GHAZI TRUST CAMPUS, BHONG, RAHIM YAR KHAN, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v6i1.1523

Keywords:

Moyamoya, recurrent stroke, fever, seizures

Abstract

Moyamoya disease is a rare cerebrovascular disorder characterised by the narrowing or blockage of the carotid artery, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain. I present the case of a 5-year-old female patient who experienced recurrent strokes and was diagnosed with Moyamoya disease. The patient exhibited a complex clinical course involving episodes of stroke, fever, and seizures. Detailed examinations, diagnostic tests, and medical interventions were conducted to manage her condition. This case underscores the importance of recognising Moyamoya disease in pediatric patients presenting with recurrent strokes and highlights the challenges associated with its diagnosis and management.

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