Basal ganglia calcification

An autosomal dominant condition caused by mutation(s) in the SLC20A2 gene, encoding sodium-dependent phosphate transporter 2. It is characterized by calcification of the basal ganglia.

Disease Alternative Name

bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis

idiopathic basal ganglia calcification 1

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Dr. Garg Rajesh Kumar

General Practice

47 yr old female with headache daily persistent mild to moderate 3 month fever 99.4 tlc 10000 . kindly review ct . swel...See More

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Dr. Saifuddin Hussain

General Practice (Homeopathy)

what can be the best treatment for partial Basal Ganglia calcification in a woman aged 48 years ? known hypertensive for past 20 years! already on Telmisartan 40 mg. pls suggest !!

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Internal Medicine

18 yr old female patient k/c/o seizures disorder since 3yr of age stopped medications since 5yrs presented with breakthrough seizures on examination short stature was present with bowing of legs otherwise systemic examination was normal ...See More

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Dr. Rabin Kumar

General Practice

CT head shows basal ganglia calcification, she has been treated with SSRIs, She is known case of - Parry Romberg Syndrom...See More

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