Telangiectasia

Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare, inherited disease. It affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems. Symptoms appear in young children, usually before age 5. They includeAtaxia - trouble coordinating movementsPoor balance Slurred speechTiny, red spider veins, called telangiectasias, on the skin and eyesLung infectionsDelayed physical and sexual developmentPeople with A-T have an increased risk of developing diabetes and cancers, especially lymphoma and leukemia. Although it affects the brain, people with A-T usually have normal or high intelligence.A-T has no cure. Treatments might improve some symptoms. They include injections to strengthen the immune system, physical and speech therapy, and high-dose vitamins. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Disease Alternative Name

ataxia telangiectasia
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Ear Lobe Keloid , The Natural Response Of the Body to Traumatized Tissue Is the Scar . The Wound healing Process Has Thr...See More

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Yes usual site to see KELOIDS of ear Post piercing injuries to ear But excision is not the choice as recurrence with flared lesions will be headache cosmetically Cryosurgery is option D/d Lipoma or PG which can resolve by excision


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A 11-yr-old boy presented with recurrent papules over cheeks, chin and lower eye lids for one year. Papules resolve wit...See More

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Thank you for tagging . My answer is NONE OF THE ABOVE ! I go for a simple and common diagnosis of MILIA. For the benefit of colleagues. PIBIDS, a term that refers to the association of Photosensitivity Ichthyosis, Brittle hair, Intellect...


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Which of the following is not a part of CREST syndrome 1) Calcinosis 2) Telengiectasia 3) Renal Tubular Acidosis 4) Sclerodactyly

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Renal tubular acidosis is not a part of CREST syndrome


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