Moyamoya Disease and its Association with Thyroid Disorders; a Pakistani
Case Report and a Review of Case Reports
Abstract
We aimed to report the case of a Pakistani female who presented with MMD
and hyperthyroidism, and the worldwide literature review of the case
reports on MMD associated with hyperthyroidism. Methods: The study was
carried out using PRISMA’s recommendations. An electronic search on
PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar was carried out. Articles
explaining the association between Moyamoya disease and thyroid-related
diseases were included. Results: A total of 31 studies were included in
the review, with the preponderance of Japanese females. The review has
systematically compiled in detail all the aspects of moyamoya syndrome
and thyroid disorders- from detailed histories of the included patients
to the treatment interventions used and their outcomes. Conclusion: The
authors are with the suggestion that more cases of MMD and its
association with other major factors should be presented in Pakistan as
well as in all parts of the world.