A case report of Fahr’s disease presenting with cerebellar ataxia

oleh: Mohammad Yazdchi, Ramin Khanalizadeh, Nasrin Forghani, Zahra Jalali, Mahnaz Talebi

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Press 2023-02-01

Deskripsi

Fahr’s disease is a rare condition characterized by the symmetrical calcification of basal ganglia and dentate nuclei of the cerebellum calcification. It is usually manifested by involuntary movements and psychiatric symptoms. Ataxia has been reported as an uncommon manifestation of Fahr’s disease. Herein we introduce a 41-year-old man presenting with progressive gait disturbance who was finally diagnosed with Fahr’s disease.