Fahr's disease: a rare neurological presentation in a tropical setting.
While rare, Fahr's disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis for seizures, movement disorders, or cognitive impairment in tropical settings. Classically, bilateral calcification of the basal ganglia is seen on CT. Endemic infections, metabolic, and toxic causes should be excluded. Treatment using Levodopa is often beneficial.
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Akaninyene Asuquo
AA
Otu
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Jude Chinedu
JC
Anikwe
Tropical and Infectious Diseases Unit, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust Liverpool, UK.
Derek
D
Cocker
Fahr's disease; Nigeria; calcification; seizures