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An unusual cause of intracranial calcification in a pediatric patient: Idiopathic basal ganglia calcification: Case report
Turkiye Klinikleri Pediatri · Temmuz 2012
Makale Bilgileri
DergiTurkiye Klinikleri Pediatri
Yayın TarihiTemmuz 2012
Cilt / Sayfa21 · 102-105
Scopus ID2-s2.0-84863644859
Özet
Idiopathic basal ganglia calcification is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by basal ganglia and extrabasal ganglia calcification, and usually inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Extensive cerebral calcification may occur as idiopathic disease including familial manifestations (Fahr's disease) or secondary to metabolic disturbances including hypoparathyroidism (Fahr's syndrome). The onset of Fahr syndrome is frequently seen in the fourth and sixth decades of life, though occasional cases have been reported in children. In the present report, we reported an 11-year-old girl with idiopathic basal ganglia calcification who was presented with headache. We also review the pertinent literature on Fahr syndrome. Idiopathic basal ganglia calcification is an uncommon cause of intracerebral calcification in children; however, idiopathic basal ganglia calcification should be suggested as a differential diagnosis in children with bilateral intracranial calcifications. Copyright © 2012 by Türkiye Klinikleri.
Yazarlar (4)
1
Ahmet Sert
ORCID: 0000-0002-1607-7569
2
Fatih Akin
3
Dursun Odabas
4
Esra Eren
Anahtar Kelimeler
Basal ganglia diseases
Headache
Kurumlar
Konya Meram Training and Research Hospital
Konya Turkey