Ataxi-telangiektasisyndromet kännetecknas av koreoatetos (danssjuka; ofrivilliga, rytmiska, återkommande rörelser) som börjar i barndomen, fortskridande cerebellär ataxi, telangiektasi i bindhinnor oc h hud, långsam mental försämring och degenerering av lillhjärnan.
An autosomal recessive inherited disorder characterized by choreoathetosis beginning in childhood, progressive CEREBELLAR ATAXIA; TELANGIECTASIS of CONJUNCTIVA and SKIN; DYSARTHRIA; B- and T-cell immunodeficiency, and RADIOSENSITIVITY to IONIZING RADIATION. Affected individuals are prone to recurrent sinobronchopulmonary infections, lymphoreticular neoplasms, and other malignancies. Serum ALPHA-FETOPROTEINS are usually elevated. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p688) The gene for this disorder (ATM) encodes a cell cycle checkpoint protein kinase and has been mapped to chromosome 11 (11q22-q23).
Louis-Bars syndrom
Telangiectasia, Cerebello-Oculocutaneous — Ataxia Telangiectasia Syndrome — Syndrome, Ataxia Telangiectasia — Ataxia-Telangiectasia — Louis-Bar Syndrome — Louis Bar Syndrome — Syndrome, Louis-Bar