Abstract
IntroductionThis case reviews a patient with moyamoya disease, a rare cause of altered mental status. It highlights the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion for uncommon causes of common presentations.Case ReportA 64-year-old male presented with seizures and persistent altered mental status. Computed tomography demonstrated findings consistent with bilateral ischemia. Cerebral angiography was performed with no thrombus identified but moyamoya disease present.ConclusionAlthough rare, moyamoya should be considered as a potential cause of patients presenting with altered mental status. The case presented also highlights the importance of avoiding common diagnostic biases.
Highlights
This case reviews a patient with moyamoya disease, a rare cause of altered mental status
Conclusion: rare, moyamoya should be considered as a potential cause of patients presenting with altered mental status
The case presented highlights the importance of avoiding common diagnostic biases. [Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2021;5(1):47–49.]
Summary
This case reviews a patient with moyamoya disease, a rare cause of altered mental status. It highlights the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion for uncommon causes of common presentations. Case Report: A 64-year-old male presented with seizures and persistent altered mental status. Computed tomography demonstrated findings consistent with bilateral ischemia. Cerebral angiography was performed with no thrombus identified but moyamoya disease present
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