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basal ganglia calcification

MeSH: C536275ORPHA: 1980

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Available Treatments
  3. 3. Clinical Presentation
  4. 4. Classification & Codes

Overview

a rare, genetic neurological disorder characterized by abnormal deposits of calcium in areas of the brain that control movement

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with basal ganglia calcification, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Mask-like faciesPsychosisDementiaAnxietyPersonality changesSeizureChoreoathetosisTremorRigidityBradykinesiaBasal ganglia calcificationHeadacheVertigoProgressive neurologic deteriorationBilateral basal ganglia lesionsUrinary urgencyImpotenceHypertensionDystoniaSlurred speechDysphagiaClumsinessUnsteady gaitMemory impairmentEasy fatigabilityDyskinesiaMuscle spasmInvoluntary movementsAbnormal pyramidal signCerebellar calcificationsDiminished ability to concentrate

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C536275

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:1980
basal ganglia calcification
MeSHC536275
OrphanetORPHA:1980
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record31 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO