Fahr disease

Case contributed by Ahmed Faaz Nasser
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic headache and memory problems

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
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Bilateral nearly symmetrical amorphous calcification involving both supra and infratentorial compartments with preferable seating in deep grey matter structures of basal ganglia and dentate nucleus.

Case Discussion

In this case, Fahr disease was diagnosed after full review of patient's history and laboratory investigation which was normal.

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