Title of article :
A Case Report of Moyamoya Syndrome and Achalasia in an 11-Year-Old Boy with a Family History
Author/Authors :
Kiani ، Mohammad Ali Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Abavisani ، Arefeh Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Kianifar ، Hamid Reza Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Jafari ، Ali Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Khaleesi ، Maryam Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Sabbagh ، Zahra Department of Anesthesia - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background and Objective: Moyamoya disease is a condition caused by the obstruction of intracranial vessels, which can lead to ischemic or hemorrhagic vascular events. Most patients have underlying risk factors that contribute to the development of this vascular disease. This article presents a case of Moyamoya disease associated with esophageal achalasia in an 11-year-old boy with a family history of the condition. Comprehensive examinations of this patient did not reveal any complications other than achalasia as a risk factor.
Keywords :
Achalasia , Clinical features , Epidemiology , Moyamoya disease
Journal title :
International Journal of Pediatrics
Journal title :
International Journal of Pediatrics
