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Moyamoya disease

ORPHA:2573· ICD-10 I67.5

Definition

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare intracranial arteriopathy involving progressive stenosis of the cerebral vasculature located at the base of the brain causing transient ischemic attacks or strokes.

Prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, Multigenic/multifactorial, X-linked recessive
Age of onset
All ages