A rare case of Fahr's syndrome with bilateral vocal cord palsy
oleh: M K Goutham, Sherin Varghese, Vadisha Srinivas Bhat, Rajeshwary Aroor, B Satheesh Kumar Bhandary
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| Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Fahr's syndrome is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by the deposition of calcium in various parts of the brain, mostly the basal ganglia. Fahr's disease is an idiopathic condition, whereas Fahr's syndrome is secondary to systemic conditions, including endocrine and autoimmune causes. Hypoparathyroidism is an important cause of this condition. Clinical features of Fahr's syndrome depend on the site of involvement and are usually neurological.