Fahr syndrome

Case contributed by Hector Chicote Huete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Accidental head trauma. No other known pathologies.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
ct

Symmetric calcified deposits in basal ganglia, cerebellum and subcortical white matter. No other anomalies.

Case Discussion

Incidental findings of basal nuclei calcification may suggest Fahr syndrome. 

In all cases of suspected Fahr syndrome, additional tests should be performed to investigate for a potential secondary cause. In this case, asymptomatic hypoparathyroidism was found with no other associated pathologies, confirming Fahr syndrome.

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