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Basal Ganglia Calcifications With Acute Behavioral Changes: A Case of Fahr's Syndrome.

Bassem Al Hariri, Areej A Ali, Areej A Hassan, Suad A Abker, Amna S Satti, Mohamed Gadkarem, Osama H Mohammed, Abdulqadir J Nashwan

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Bassem Al HaririInternal Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Areej A AliMedical Education Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Areej A HassanMedical Education Department, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, QAT.
Suad A AbkerMedical Education Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Amna S SattiMedical Education Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Mohamed GadkaremMedical Education Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Osama H MohammedInternal Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Abdulqadir J NashwanNursing and Midwifery Research Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fahr's syndrome is a complex neurological disorder characterized by abnormal calcium deposition in the brain, leading to atrophy of the cerebral cortex, white matter, and basal ganglia. This case study examines a 28-year-old male patient to illustrate the remarkable clinical heterogeneity of the condition and its diagnostic challenges. Although rare, Fahr's syndrome can profoundly impact patients, presenting with a wide spectrum of symptoms, including motor deficits, cognitive decline, and diverse neurological manifestations. Current management remains predominantly supportive, aimed at controlling seizures and addressing neuropsychiatric complications. The presentation of this young male patient is particularly unusual, challenging conventional demographic assumptions and underscoring the necessity for individualized patient evaluation. Diagnosis relies heavily on neuroimaging, specifically computed tomography (CT) and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), highlighting the critical role of appropriate imaging techniques given the disease/syndrome's variable presentations. This case not only confirms the extensive clinical variability of Fahr's syndrome but also contributes to the development of more personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

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basal gangliacalcium metabolismcerebral cortexfahr’s diseaseneurological disease

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PMID41458728
PMCPMC12741172

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