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Basal Ganglia Calcification: A Case Report of Fahr Disease With Pure Psychiatric Symptoms
- Source :
- Journal of Psychiatric Practice; September 2019, Vol. 25 Issue: 5 p391-394, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Fahr disease, also known as familial idiopathic basal ganglia calcification, is a rare neurodegenerative disorder, the etiology of which remains unknown. Given its various presentations, Fahr disease is presumed to be underdiagnosed and its prevalence underestimated. We present a case of Fahr disease that presented mainly with pure psychiatric symptoms. Isolated psychiatric symptoms without neurological manifestations are rarely seen in patients diagnosed with Fahr disease. Psychiatrists should consider Fahr disease as a differential diagnosis in the evaluation of psychiatric illness.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15274160 and 15381145
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Psychiatric Practice
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs53209601
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/PRA.0000000000000410