ataxia-telangiectasia

ataxia-telangiectasia
See ataxia telangiectasia.

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an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the ATM gene (locus: 11q22.3), which is involved in a number of biological functions, including DNA repair and cell cycle control. It is characterized by cerebellar ataxia and nystagmus, oculocutaneous telangiectasia, variable degrees of humoral and cellular immunodeficiency, recurrent bacterial infections of the respiratory tract from sinuses to lungs, and an increased incidence of lymphoreticular malignancies. There is an increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation. Gonadal hypoplasia, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, liver function abnormalities, and elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein and carcinoembryonic antigen are also seen in some patients. Called also Louis-Bar syndrome.

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