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Academia Mexicana de Neurología, A.C.

2016, Number 6

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Rev Mex Neuroci 2016; 17 (6)

Recurrent respiratory infections as a complication of Fahr´s disease

Scherle-Matamoros CE, Valarezo-Sevilla DV, Sarzosa-Terán VA, Frómeta-Guerra A

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 120-125
PDF size: 313.56 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis or Fahr’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease of varied clinical spectrum, in which the manifestations of cerebellar dysfunction have been poorly described.
Case report: A young adult man presented with cerebellar ataxia and recurrent respiratory infections, in which a swallowing disorder was demonstrated.
Conclusions: It is concluded that the manifestations of cerebellar dysfunction interfere with swallowing mechanism favoring the recurrence of aspiration pneumonia.


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