Complications of Ataxia Telangiectasia

Complications list for Ataxia Telangiectasia:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Ataxia Telangiectasia includes:

• Immune suppression
• Respiratory infections
• Mild diabetes mellitus (see Diabetes-like symptoms)
• Slowed growth
• Wheel chair required
• Death #usually occurs by later childhood

See also the symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia and Ataxia Telangiectasia: Introduction.

Complications and sequelae of Ataxia Telangiectasia from the Diseases Database include:

• Peripheral neuropathy
• Cerebellar syndrome
• Telangiectasia
• Eye red
• Choreoathetosis
• Phakomatosis
• Alpha fetoprotein levels raised (serum)
• Immune deficiency
• Oligoclonal bands (CSF)
• Hypogammaglobulinaemia
• Lymphocytopenia
• Carcinogenesis

See also the symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia and Ataxia Telangiectasia: Introduction.

Complications of Ataxia Telangiectasia:

Individuals with A-T are predisposed to leukemia and lymphoma and are extremely sensitive to radiation exposure. Many individuals with A-T have a weakened immune system, making them susceptible to recurrent respiratory infections. Other features of the disease may include mild diabetes mellitus, premature graying of the hair, difficulty swallowing ? which causes choking and/or drooling ? and slowed growth. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Ataxia Telangiectasia Information Page: NINDS)

Ataxia Telangiectasia Symptoms: Book Excerpts

• Signs and symptoms - Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

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About complications:

Complications of Ataxia Telangiectasia are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Ataxia Telangiectasia. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia and complications of Ataxia Telangiectasia is unclear or arbitrary.

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