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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1982;11(1): 43-47.
Basal Ganglia Calcification and Hypoparathyroidism: Case Report.
Hyung Kyun Rha, Suck Hun Yoon, Choon Woong Huh, Joon Ki Kang
Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic Medical School, Seoul, Korea.
ABSTRACT
Microscopic calcification within the basal ganglia was reported by Virchow and Bamberger in 1855. The description of symmetrical cerebral calcification, particularly of the basal ganglia and often of the dentate nuclei, associated with hypoparathyrodism as related by Eaton, Camp and Love(1939) was a significant development in the field of calcification. Calcification of the basal ganglia has been visualized by skull radiography and computed tomography(CT) scan, and in two-third of cases, it has been associated with metabolic and endocrine abnormalities. Computed tomography is more sensitive to detect the intracranial calcification than plain skull radiography. The purpose of our report was evaluate the significance of basal ganglia calcification as visualized by CT, discusses on pathogensis of calcification, clinical significance and management under the hypocalemia.
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