Affiliations: Department of Radiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA | Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA | Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA | Le Bonheur Neuroscience Institute, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA | Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Note: [] Corresponding author: Asim F. Choudhri, Department of Radiology, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, 848 Adams St – G216, Memphis, TN 38103, USA. Tel.: +1 901 287 6938; Fax: +1 888 203 4741; E-mail: achoudhri@uthsc.edu.
Abstract: Moyamoya disease and syndrome are typically described by their imaging features on cerebral angiography, however advances in noninvasive imaging has allowed improved anatomic and physiologic characterization of this vascular abnormality. Advanced imaging complements the role of cerebral angiography, and when used appropriately can provide valuable information regarding the diagnosis, treatment planning, and surveillance in patients with moyamoya. Techniques to be aware of include computed tomography, CT-angiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MR Angiography (time-of-flight and dynamic contrast enhancemed angiography), and perfusion imaging (CT perfusion, arterial spin labeling perfusion, and nuclear medicine perfusion). With an appropriate understanding and implementation of noninvasive techniques, this disease process can be better understood allowing for improved patient management.
Keywords: Moyamoya, pediatrics, stroke, magnetic resonance imaging, perfusion, angiography
