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Fahr's Syndrome- An Interesting Case Presentation
Athulya Geetha Asokan1, Sydney D'souza, Jayakumar Jeganathan
1Head & Professor, Department of Internal Medicine.
Summary
Fahr's syndrome, a rare condition causing intracranial calcification, was diagnosed in a male patient presenting with Parkinsonian symptoms. Idiopathic Bilateral Striopallidodentate Calcinosis was confirmed, with genetic studies ongoing.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Genetics
Background:
- Fahr's syndrome is a rare neurological disorder.
- It is characterized by symmetrical, bilateral intracranial calcification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of Fahr's syndrome.
- To highlight the clinical and radiological findings.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation of a 63-year-old male with progressive dysarthria and Parkinsonian features.
- CT scan revealing symmetrical calcification in basal ganglia, thalamus, and cerebellum.
- Exclusion of secondary causes for diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Diagnosis of Idiopathic Bilateral Striopallidodentate Calcinosis (Fahr's syndrome).
- Patient exhibited Parkinsonian features and dysarthria.
- Extensive intracranial calcification confirmed via CT scan.
Conclusions:
- Fahr's syndrome can present with neurological deficits mimicking Parkinson's disease.
- Idiopathic Bilateral Striopallidodentate Calcinosis is the clinical diagnosis.
- Further genetic research is needed to identify the chromosomal locus.
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