par Smeyers-Verbeke, Johanna;Michotte, Yvette;Pelsmaeckers, J.;Lowenthal, Armand 
;Massart, Désiré Luc ;Dekegel, Daniel ;Karcher, Denise
Référence Neurology, 25, 1, page (48-57)
Publication Publié, 1975
;Massart, Désiré Luc ;Dekegel, Daniel ;Karcher, DeniseRéférence Neurology, 25, 1, page (48-57)
Publication Publié, 1975
Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | Calculi from a case of cerebral idiopathic nonarteriosclerotic calcification (Fahr’s disease) were examined. The stone consists of hydroxyapatite and possesses a typical structure: the calcification process seems to be initiated by the formation of small round bodies that are cemented to each other to form the final stone. Calcified vessels are also present, but seem to be a secondary effect. From a comparison with other calcifications, it is concluded that no pathologic significance should be attached to the relatively high levels of trace metals such as zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, lead, and others, with the possible exception of manganese. The organic matrix of the stone contains large quantities of protein. On hydrolysis of this fraction, an important unidentified ninhydrin-positive peak was found. No mucopolysac-charides were found. © 1975 American Academy of Neurology. |
