[Severe behavioral changes in a patient with Fahr's disease]

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2006 Sep;64(3A):645-9. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2006000400024.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

We report on a case of a 40 year-old man with Fahrs disease, defined by idiopathic bilateral basal ganglia calcification, who developed depressive disorder, motor and phonic tics, stereotyped behaviors such as punding and personality changes with significant social and familiar implications. We discuss about the psychopathology of Fahrs disease and the relevance of the basal ganglia in the determination of humans behavior.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Basal Ganglia Diseases / complications*
  • Basal Ganglia Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis
  • Mental Disorders / drug therapy
  • Mental Disorders / etiology*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed