Fahr’s Syndrome: Rare Cause Of Parkinsonism- A Case Report

Abstract

A 63 years old male presented with progressive decline of motor functions and characteristic resting ‘pill rolling’ tremor of bilateral upper limbs. CT scan brain showed diffuse cerebral atrophy with bilateral cerebellar vermis, basal ganglia and parietal lobar calcification. The clinical and radiological features in this case suggested the diagnosis of Fahr’s syndrome.

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Dr Bipul Ch Kalita,Dr Avisek Chakravort ty, Dr Juma Das,Dr Swarup Kar, Dr Dharmistha Basu

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Dr Bipul Ch Kalita, Dr Avisek Chakravort ty, Dr Juma Das, Dr Swarup Kar, Dr Dharmistha Basu (2017). Fahr’s Syndrome: Rare Cause Of Parkinsonism- A Case Report. International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention, 4(10), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-315555