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The Genetics of Primary Familial Brain Calcification: A Literature Review.
International journal of molecular sciences - 29 Jun 2023
Chen Shih-Ying, Ho Chen-Jui, Lu Yan-Ting, Lin Chih-Hsiang, Lan Min-Yu, Tsai Meng-Han
Abstract excerpt
Primary familial brain calcification (PFBC), also known as Fahr's disease, is a rare inherited disorder characterized by bilateral calcification in the basal ganglia according to neuroimaging. Other brain regions, such as the thalamus, cerebellum, and subcortical white matter, can also be affected. Among the diverse clinical phenotypes, the most common manifestations are movement disorders, cognitive deficits,...
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