Twenty-four patients with myotonic dystrophy underwent computed tomographic examination of the skull and brain. The results were compared with those of 20 normal subjects of similar age and sex distribution. Microcephaly and thickening of the calvarium were frequently observed. Some cases showed basal ganglia calcification. Our findings confirm that cranial hyperostosis and brain pathology is a...

A case of pseudohypoparathyroidism in a middle-aged female presenting with severe Parkinsonism is reported. Correction of serum calcium led to marked clinical improvement suggesting that symptoms and signs were exacerbated by hypocalcaemia and tetanic spasm. Calcification of the basal ganglia was not detected on skull X-ray but was revealed by computerized axial tomography.

We present a case of hypoparathyroidism, demonstrating extensive intracranial calcification, not only in basal ganglia, but also outside the extrapyramidal system. The patient presented with an unexplained epileptifors disorder, accompanied by extrapyramidal dysfunction in the form of choreoathetosis and hemiballismus. Hemiballismus is reported for the first time to our knowledge in association...

Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism presenting as convulsions along with choreoathetosis simultaneously is a distinctly rare scenario. We present a case of Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism who presented with status epilepticus along with extrapyramidal dysfunction in the form of choreoathetosis. Clinical diagnosis was confirmed by the demonstration of basal ganglia calcification in Non Contrast Computed...

Abstract Background and aim Intracranial calcifications (ICs) occur when metals such as calcium or iron accumulate in blood vessels, glands other structures related to the brain. They can be physiological pathological. Currently, most sensitive method for imaging IC is cranial computed tomography (CT). The of this retrospective study was evaluate ICs co-existence them by CT. Patients methods 1,...

Fahr's disease is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by symmetrical and bilateral calcification of the basal ganglia. The purpose this case report to evaluate effects physiotherapy rehabilitation program on patient with disease. Biodex Balance System®, Functional Reach Test, Six Minute Walk Short Form 36, Beck Depression Inventory, Barthel Index, ankle goniometric measurements were...

Basal ganglia calcification is one of the features of chronic hypocalcaemia.1 However, extensive intracranial symmetrical calcifications outside the basal ganglia have been reported rarely in patients with chronic hypocalcaemia secondary to post-surgical hypoparathyroidism. A 62-year-old woman who underwent subtotal thyroidectomy 15 years ago presented with long-term paraesthesiae in the distal...