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ArticleCureus2023

A Case Report of Fahr's Disease and Its Clinical Heterogeneity.

Shraddha Adhikari, Archana Bhate, Smita Patil, Mihit Kalawatia, Ravi Sangoi, Amisha Palande, Parijat Kamble, Gaurav Mittal

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Shraddha AdhikariGeneral Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Archana BhateGeneral Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Smita PatilGeneral Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Mihit KalawatiaMedicine, Rajarshee Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College, Kolhapur, IND.
Ravi SangoiInternal Medicine, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College and General Hospital, Baramati, Baramati, IND.
Amisha PalandePhysiology, Terna Medical College, Mumbai, IND.
Parijat KambleGeneral Medicine, Terna Medical College, Mumbai, IND.
Gaurav MittalResearch and Development, Rotaract Club of Indian Medicos, Mumbai, IND.
Indian Navy · INGeneral Department of Preventive Medicine · VNSir Sayajirao General Hospital Medical College · INRajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College and CPR Hospital Kolhapur · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fahr's disease is an exceptionally rare and complex neurological disorder characterized by abnormal calcium deposition in the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. This case report presents a 27-year-old female with Fahr's disease, showcasing the striking clinical diversity and challenging diagnostic landscape associated with this condition. Despite its rarity, Fahr's disease can have a profound impact on patients, manifesting as a spectrum of neurological symptoms, cognitive deficits, and motor impairment. Recent advancements in research have illuminated genetic aspects, offering potential avenues for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic interventions. Treatment for Fahr's disease remains primarily supportive, targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms and seizure prophylaxis. Our case highlights the unique presentation of a young female patient with Fahr's disease, challenging conventional demographic profiles and emphasizing the need for individualized patient assessments. The utilization of non-contrast CT scans in diagnosis underscores the importance of appropriate imaging techniques, given the diverse clinical manifestations of this condition. This case adds to the growing understanding of Fahr's disease, emphasizing its clinical heterogeneity and advancing the quest for tailored approaches to diagnosis and intervention.

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basal ganglia diseasecalcium metabolismcerebral cortexneurological diseasesseizure

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PMID38269217
PMCPMC10806376
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