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Fahr's disease: variable presentations in a family
Fereshteh Ashtari1, Farzad Fatehi
1Neurology Department, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Summary
Fahr's disease, characterized by brain calcification, presents diverse symptoms like movement disorders and memory loss. This study highlights varied clinical manifestations and neuroimaging findings within a single family, even in asymptomatic individuals.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurogenetics
- Radiology
Background:
- Fahr's disease, also known as Striato-pallido-dentate calcification, is a neurological disorder.
- It can present in familial or sporadic forms, with approximately two-thirds of affected individuals exhibiting symptoms.
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