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Fahr's syndrome presenting with epileptic seizure: Two case reports
Nedim Ongun1, Eylem Degirmenci2, Cagdas Erdogan2
1Department of Neurology, Denizli State Hospital, Denizli, Turkey.
Northern Clinics of Istanbul
|January 7, 2017
Summary
Fahr's syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, can manifest with generalized tonic clonic seizures. This study highlights unusual presentations of this condition, offering new insights into its diverse clinical spectrum.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Radiology
Background:
- Fahr's syndrome involves symmetrical intracerebral calcifications, primarily in the basal ganglia.
- It is often linked to disruptions in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
- Clinical presentations are diverse, with variable onset and symptoms.
