[Extrapyramidal syndrome in idiopathic hemochromatosis. Significance of laboratory chemical, neurophysiologic and imaging procedures (CCT, MRT)].

In any patient with unexplained basal ganglia symptoms or dementia, the possibility of idiopathic hemochromatosis (IHC) should be considered. The findings of magnetic resonance tomography, discussed in this case report, lead to the conclusion that IHC is very likely to induce these syndromes. This is of clinical importance as IHC can be successfully treated by phlebotomy.