Abstract
The authors present here a case that demonstrates the importance of exclusion of metabolic conditions before giving a diagnosis of Fahr disease. This case also highlights the possibility of exacerbation of hypocalcaemia by antiepileptic agents.
MeSH terms
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Basal Ganglia Diseases / diagnosis*
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Basal Ganglia Diseases / drug therapy
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Calcinosis / diagnosis*
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Calcinosis / drug therapy
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Calcium / therapeutic use
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Carbamazepine / therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Electrocardiography
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Female
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Humans
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Magnesium / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Neurodegenerative Diseases / diagnosis*
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Neurodegenerative Diseases / drug therapy
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Vitamin D / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anticonvulsants
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Vitamin D
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Carbamazepine
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Magnesium
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Calcium