Fahr's disease presenting as Parkinson's disease along with dysphagia and dysarthria: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Fahr's disease, a rare motor and neurocognitive condition, is characterized by idiopathic calcification of basal ganglia. This article presents such case of 61‐year‐old female, exhibiting movement, speech, and swallowing difficulties with multiple calcifications in brain in NCCT. Early and supportive management can lead to improved outcomes and prevent unnecessary interventions.

Keywords

• basal ganglia
• Fahr's disease
• idiopathic calcification
• neurocognitive disorder