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Also known as: A-T.
Ataxia telangectasia (A-T) is a rare, degenerative disorder affecting the part of the brain that controls motor skills, balance, and speech. A-T also weakens the immune system in about 70% of the cases, leading to respiratory disorders and an increased risk of cancer.
Patients usually have telangectasias (small dilated blood vessels) on the eyes and skin. The hallmark of the disease is poor coordination (ataxia) and telangectasias. Symptoms may first appear in the toddler state with lack of balance, slurred speech, and increased infections. Patients may have an IgA, IgG, and IgE deficiency leading to increased risk of infections, hyper-sensitivity to ionizing radiation, and raised Alpha-fetoprotein levels. Prognosis is poor for individuals with A-T and symptoms progressively worsen with time. Diagnosis is made clinically and management is symptomatic and supportive.
Physical and occupational therapy may help improve motor skills and maintain flexibility. Also, gamma-globulin injections and vitamins may support the weakened immune system, and antibiotics may be used to treat infections.
This page was last updated on: November 06, 2023 02:38 PM
The Division of Pediatric Neurology is dedicated to the management and treatment of neurological disorders in babies, children and adolescents.
Ataxia is a medical term for the loss of coordination and balance. Friedreich’s ataxia is a common form of ataxia that also impacts the nervous system and heart.
he pyruvate dehydrogenase complex of three enzymes is the bridge that gives the body the flexibility to switch from one source of energy to the other. PDC deficiency is a disorder resulting from a lack of one of the three enzymes.
Immunoglobulin A, or IgA, is an antibody that is found primarily within the tissues of the body.
Physical therapy is a form of therapy that helps people rehabilitate through exercises, stretching and orthopedics in order to regain the mobility and function of their bodies.
Occupational therapy is a form of therapy that helps people rehabilitate through exercises and other means in order to perform their ordinary, daily tasks or work-related functions.