Fahr disease

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

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Bilateral symmetrical dense calcifications in the basal ganglia, and thalami, in keeping of Fahr disease.

Case Discussion

Fahr disease, also known as familial cerebral ferrocalcinosis, is a congenital disorder characterized by abnormal calcium deposition with subsequent atrophy involving the basal ganglia, cerebral and cerebellar cortical regions.

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