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Familial basal ganglia calcifications visualized by computerized tomography

J Okada, K Takeuchi, M Ohkado

    Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    This study presents a rare familial case of striopallidal calcification with autosomal dominant inheritance. Advanced CT imaging precisely identified the hereditary pattern in this unique family.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Intracranial calcification detection is enhanced by computerized tomography (CT).
    • Striopallidal calcification is a rare condition with limited reported familial cases.
    • Understanding the genetic patterns of neurological disorders is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Observation:

    • A family exhibiting striopallidal calcification with a rare autosomal dominant hereditary pattern was identified.
    • No neurological abnormalities were observed in affected family members across a wide age range (8–62 years).
    • All female family members presented with bilateral short fourth metatarsals, a physical finding sometimes associated with pseudohypoparathyroidism.

    Findings:

    • The family tree indicated a 100% penetrance rate for autosomal dominant inheritance of striopallidal calcification.

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  • Serum calcium and phosphorus levels were within normal ranges, despite physical findings suggestive of pseudohypoparathyroidism.
  • This case represents one of the few documented instances of familial striopallidal calcification, highlighting its rarity.

    • Implications:

    • Computerized tomography (CT) is essential for accurately determining the hereditary pattern of striopallidal calcification.
    • The findings contribute to the understanding of rare genetic neurological disorders and their inheritance patterns.
    • Further research may elucidate the specific genetic mechanisms and phenotypic variations associated with this condition.