title: Moyamoya disease in pregnancy: a case report.
abstract: Moyamoya disease is a rare condition characterized by narrowing and occlusion of the internal carotid arteries. The disease usually presents as alteration of consciousness caused by intracranial hemorrhage. We describe a case of moyamoya disease presenting as seizures in a pregnant patient. The characteristic angiographic appearances and plan of management are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Amin-Hanjani
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kuhn
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sloane
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chatwani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009072:Moyamoya Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology