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Síndrome de Moyamoya en un niño con Drepanocitosis.

Sickle cell disease is one of the main causes of ischemic stroke in the childhood, generally related with stenosis of the arteries of the anterior carotid circulation. We present the results of the studies carried out in a patient with sickle cell with no history of stroke, in treatment with hidroxyurea. Transcraneal Doppler and Magnetic Resonance Imaging demonstrated the existence of stenosis in medial cerebral arteries and a Moyamoya pattern in the cerebral circulation with hemodynamic ischemic lesions.

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Palabras clave: Doppler transcraneal, Drepanocitosis, enfermedad cerebrovascular, Hematología, Ictus, Moyamoya,

Keywords: Cerebrovascular disease, Hematology, Moyamoya, Sickle cell disease, stroke, Transcraneal Doppler,

Disfagia en el Paciente con Enfermedad Cerebrovascular.

Dysphagia in patients with cerebrovascular disease is a common problem that is associated with increased rates of pneumonia, malnutrition, hospital stay and mortality. A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE and Cochrane Library for recommendations for assessment and management of dysphagia in patients with stroke. Because the evidence is poor in quality, hence doubtful, there are no clear guidelines. Emerging data suggest that the implementation of a protocol for early screening and management of dysphagia improves the prognosis of these patients. Further studies are needed to provide reliable evidence to make valid recommendations.