Pediatric Moyamoya Center| Johns Hopkins Neurology and Neurosurgery

Johns Hopkins Pediatric Moyamoya Center in Baltimore brings together a team of pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons and cerebrovascular experts to help children and teens with moyamoya. Our services include consultation and diagnosis, surgical and nonsurgical treatments as well as rehabilitation and follow-up care.

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U.S. Patients

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International Patients

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What We Offer

Diagnostic Tests

Brain MRI to see the brain structures
Electroencephalogram (EEG) to detect abnormal electrical patterns
Multimodal neuroimaging to evaluate blood vessels and blood flow, including cerebral angiogram, computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
Brain perfusion imaging
Comprehensive laboratory and genetic analysis
Neuropsychological assessment
Transcranial doppler ultrasound

Treatments

Post-stroke rehabilitation
Epilepsy management
Antiplatelet therapies to prevent blood clots
Blood pressure therapies to optimize blood pressure
Revascularization surgery to restore blood flow
Post-surgery rehabilitation

Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Pediatric Moyamoya Care

Specialized Expertise

Our team has treated more than 100 children with this rare condition and co-authored research on treatment protocols and care guidelines.

Compassionate Care

We know a moyamoya diagnosis is scary. Our team will make sure you have the knowledge you need to make care decisions and that your child feels safe in our care.

Seamless Care Coordination

We work closely with colleagues in neuroradiology, anesthesiology, hematology, nursing, child life and the pediatric intensive care unit to provide well-rounded care.