Case of Neurosyphilis Presenting as MoyaMoya Syndrome (P6.251)

Conclusions: Neurosyphilis can cause cerebrovascular disease, eventually leading to moyamoya like picture. Young patient presenting with stroke should be tested for syphilis and neurosyphilis should be ruled out as a cause in moyamoya syndrome, as this condition is potentially treatable.Disclosure: Dr. Ali has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gowda has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Ali, S., Gowda, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research