Fahr's disease: a rare neurological presentation in a tropical setting

Clinical Case Reports

Akaninyene Asuquo Otu¹  Jude Chinedu Anikwe¹ 

[1] Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

关键词: calcification;    Fahr's disease;    Nigeria;    seizures;   

DOI  :  10.1002/ccr3.349

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Key Clinical Message

While rare, Fahr's disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis for seizures, movement disorders, or cognitive impairment in tropical settings. Classically, bilateral calcification of the basal ganglia is seen on CT. Endemic infections, metabolic, and toxic causes should be excluded. Treatment using Levodopa is often beneficial.

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