Fahr’s syndrome in a patient with no history of the disease: A case report
Journal: Chronic Diseases Journal (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-10-10
Authors : Mahdieh Saberi Reza Ahadi Arash Shabani Younes Kalami;
Page : 92-94
Keywords : Fahr’s Syndrome; Psychosis; Basal Ganglia Calcification;
Abstract
Fahr syndrome which presents with various signs and symptoms has a familial predisposition and is characterized by symmetric calcification of basal ganglia. It may present with neuropsychiatric, extrapyramidal, and cerebellar symptoms. The etiology has not been defined yet. A 38-year-old woman referred to the psychiatric clinic of 5th Azar Hospital, Gorgan, Iran, with neuropsychiatric presentation.
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