Fahr disease

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Gradually increased psychotic disorder.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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Extensive, bilateral, symmetrical calcification of subcortical white matter, dentate nuclei, basal ganglia, thalami, corona radiata, and brain stem.    

Two, round-shaped, CSF density lesions with incomplete hyperdense rims are noted in the right and left occipital regions measuring 18 x 18 mm and 13 x 13 mm in size respectively.

Case Discussion

Imaging findings are characteristic of Fahr's disease as detailed above.

Co-contributor: Dr. Anwar-ul-haq Zadaran.

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