Pathophysiology and Outcome of Asymptomatic Moyamoya Disease

Scritto il 10/03/2026
da Satoshi Kuroda

Brain Nerve. 2026 Mar;78(3):217-220. doi: 10.11477/mf.188160960780030217.

ABSTRACT

The widespread use of non-invasive imaging techniques has increased the detection of asymptomatic Moyamoya disease. AMORE, a prospective study launched in 2012, suggests that asymptomatic cases can present with silent infarctions or hemorrhages and have a high risk of cerebrovascular events and disease progression. Thus, strict management of lifestyle-related diseases and regular follow-up imaging are essential. Antiplatelet agents should be used cautiously because of the risk of intracranial hemorrhage. The effectiveness of cerebral revascularization surgery remains unclear.

PMID:41804510 | DOI:10.11477/mf.188160960780030217