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A Rare Case of Hypoparathyroidism With Basal Ganglia Calcification in a 17-year-old Epileptic Patient Presenting With Falciparum Malaria, Thrombocytopenia and Anemia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fahr Syndrome or Strio-Pallido Dentate Calcinosis is a rare neurological syndrome characterized by deposition of calcium in basal ganglia, which usually occurs secondary to other underlying endocrinological disorders like hypo/hyper-parathyroidism. Symptoms vary greatly and may range from psychiatric ones like confusion and hallucination to neurological like Tremors, Rigidity, with seizures being the rarest manifestation. Laboratory tests and brain imaging play a crucial role in establishing the diagnosis, while treatment primarily focuses on managing symptoms. Here, we report a case of a 17-year-old female diagnosed with Fahr's syndrome secondary to hypo-parathyroidism, onset of the disease at such young age coupled with uncommon presentation of fits makes this case rather remarkable.

Source: Clinical Medicine Insights Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/11795476251332438

Authors: Zauha Fawad Memon, Sibgha Fawad Memon, Matia Fawad Memon, Hussain Haider Shah, Tooba Hussain

Institutions: People's University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Dow University of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Neurological and metabolic disorders

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,650