Fahr's Disease a Rare calcific Neurodegenerative Disorder: A case report

Authors

  • Mahendra Kumar Agrahari Department of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal
  • Joon Kumar Shrestha Department of Radiology, Bharatpur Hospital, Nepal
  • Gun Raj Poudel Department of Neurosurgery, Bharatpur Hospital, Nepal
  • Ranjita Singh Department of Pathology, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal

Keywords:

Neurodegenerative, Calcification

Abstract

Fahr's disease, also known as Fahr's syndrome is a rare neurodegenerative disorder mentioned by abnormal deposition of calcium in the bilateral basal ganglia and other regions of the brain. We report a case presented to us with detailed description diagnosed as Fahr's disease, the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options.

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2023-12-31

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Agrahari, M. K., Shrestha, J. K., Poudel, G. R., & Singh, R. (2023). Fahr’s Disease a Rare calcific Neurodegenerative Disorder: A case report . Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine, 12(2), 45-46. https://doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v12i2.62078

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Case Reports

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Agrahari, M. K., Shrestha, J. K., Poudel, G. R., & Singh, R. (2023). Fahr’s Disease a Rare calcific Neurodegenerative Disorder: A case report . Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine, 12(2), 45-46. https://doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v12i2.62078