Fahr Disease: Review and case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Fahr disease is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by diffuse calcifications within brain. It is common in the fourth to sixth decade and few cases have been described in pediatric population

Case presentation: This case report describes a twelve year old boy with suspected Fahr disease. The clinical presentation was seizure, ataxia, tremor. The patient was managed conservatively with anti seizure medication.

Conclusion: Fahr disease is a rare neurodegenerative disease and can present in pediatric population as well.

Key words

Fahr disease, Pediatric