Idiopathic Basal Ganglia Calcification
📋Overview
Idiopathic Basal Ganglia Calcification, also known as Primary Familial Brain Calcification or Fahr's disease, involves the progressive development of mineral deposits within the basal ganglia and other cerebral structures. This condition may occur sporadically or be inherited through genetic pathways, leading to various neurological and psychiatric manifestations as the deposits accumulate over time.
Clinical observation indicates that these calcifications are not the result of metabolic disorders or other systemic conditions, distinguishing this primary form from secondary causes of brain mineralization. The condition is typically identified through neuroimaging when calcium buildup is detected in areas of the brain responsible for movement and cognitive function.
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