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Addressing Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms in Dystonia: A Case Report of Fahr Disease

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Abnormal calcium deposits in areas of the brain that control movement, including basal ganglia and cerebellum, are the hallmark of Fahr's syndrome. This report highlights the importance of clinicians being vigilant regarding behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms when evaluating cases of dystonia. These important clues indicate underlying inherited and neurodegenerative disorders.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72654

Authors: Tara Khoeini, Mohammad Javad Sinaeefar

Institutions: Iran University of Medical Sciences, Firoozgar General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Neurological diseases and metabolism

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820