A Case of Fahr Syndrome Presenting with Seizures

Fahr syndrome is characterized with calcification in basal ganglia, dentate nucleus of cerebellum and centrum semiovale. Frequent clinical findings include Parkinsonism, dystonia, tremor, chorea, ataxia, dementia, and mood disorders. 13 years old male was admitted with generalized tonic-clonic seizures in our clinic. His neurological examination was normal. No abnormalities were determined in biochemical and hormonal examinations. Cranial computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated alterations in signal intensity suggestive of extensive calcifications in basal ganglia, thalami, periventricular white matter and centrum semiovale. Although, extra pyramidal system findings are the most common signs in Fahr syndrome, we aimed to point out that some of the patients might also present with epileptic seizures.