Open AccessFahr's disease: a rare neurological presentation in a tropical setting
Author(s) -
Otu Akaninyene Asuquo,
Anikwe Jude Chinedu,
Cocker Derek
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.349
Subject(s) - medicine , differential diagnosis , basal ganglia , pediatrics , tropical disease , disease , presentation (obstetrics) , movement disorders , basal ganglia disease , rare disease , pathology , surgery , central nervous system
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.