A rare case of Fahrs disease presenting with seizure disorder
Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2019, Vol 117, Issue 2
Abstract
Fahr's disease also known as striopallidodentate calcinosis is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterised by bilateral and symmetrical calcium deposits in different areas of the brain, particularly in the basal ganglia. We report an unusual case of Fahr's disease in a middle aged male who presented with seizure disorder which is again a rare presentation of Fahr's disease. The patient was diagnosed as a case of idiopathic calcification of Basal ganglia or Fahr’s disease based on clinical and radiological criteria in the absence of biochemical abnormalities.
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Arindam Datta, Th Premchand Singh
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