Table 1:

Modified Suzuki scale

ScoreDescription of Classification
0No evidence of disease
IMild-to-moderate stenosis around the ICA bifurcation with absent or slightly developed ICA MMD
IISevere stenosis around the ICA bifurcation or occlusion of either proximal anterior or MCA branches with well-developed ICA MMD
IIIOcclusion of both anterior and MCA branches with well-developed ICA MMD
IVComplete occlusion of both anterior and MCA branches with an absent or small amount of ICA MMD
  • Note:—MMD indicates Moyamoya disease.