Presentation
Neurological symptoms.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Fahr disease
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This case shows extensive coarse calcifications involving the infra- & supratentorial white matter and the basal ganglia.
Case Discussion
Calcifications of white matter and basal ganglia in addition to supra- and infra-tentorial white matter. This is characteristic of Fahr's disease (familial cerebral ferrocalcinosis).
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