Fluctuating Hemiparesis in a Child with Down Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Rison Richard A
Primary Institution: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
Hypothesis
The study investigates the association between moyamoya phenomenon and Down syndrome in a pediatric patient.
Conclusion
Surgical revascularization with encephalomyosynangiosis may confer long-term benefits for patients with Down syndrome and moyamoya phenomenon.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with fluctuating right-sided weakness and facial droop.
- Characteristic 'puff of smoke' patterns were observed on angiographic studies.
- The association of moyamoya with Down syndrome is not fully understood.
Takeaway
This study talks about a young girl with Down syndrome who had weakness on one side of her body due to a condition called moyamoya, and she got better after surgery.
Methodology
The patient was treated with aspirin and underwent an encephalomyosynangiosis after presenting with fluctuating weakness.
Limitations
The patient was lost to follow-up after initial satisfactory outcomes.
Participant Demographics
A 4.5-year-old Mexican girl with Down syndrome.
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