Symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia
Symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia
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Medical Books Online about Ataxia Telangiectasia
Medical Books Excerpts
Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Ataxia Telangiectasia
are available from published medical books
for more detailed information about Ataxia Telangiectasia.
Medical Books Excerpts
- ATAXIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Ataxia
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Ataxia
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Ataxia
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Ataxia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Ataxia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Ataxia
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Ataxia
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Signs of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia are present in childhood but increase in severity with age. Localized aggregations of dilated capillaries appear on the skin of the face, ears, scalp, hands, arms, and feet; under the nails; and on the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and stomach. These dilated capillaries cause frequent epistaxis, hemoptysis, and GI bleeding, possibly leading to iron deficiency anemia. (In children, epistaxis is usually the first symptom.)
Characteristic telangiectases are violet, bleed spontaneously, may be flat or raised, blanch on pressure, and are nonpulsatile. They may be associated with vascular malformations such as arteriovenous fistulas. Visceral telangiectases are common in the liver, bladder, respiratory tract, and stomach. The type and distribution of these lesions are generally similar among family members.
Generalized capillary fragility, as evidenced by spontaneous bleeding, petechiae, ecchymoses, and spider hemangiomas of varying sizes, may exist without overt telangiectasia. Rarely, vascular malformation may cause pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas; then, shunting of blood through the fistulas may lead to hypoxemia, recurring cerebral embolism, brain abscess, and clubbing of digits.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia:
Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology (Excerpt)
The first signs of ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) usually appear in the second year of life as a lack of balance and slurred speech. It is a progressive, degenerative disease characterized by cerebellar degeneration, immunodeficiency, radiosensitivity (sensitivity to radiant energy, such as x-ray), and a predisposition to cancer.
(Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
NINDS Ataxia Telangiectasia Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)
The first signs of the disease, which include lack of
balance and slurred speech, usually occur during the first decade of life.
The hallmarks of A-T are ataxia (lack of muscle control) and
telangiectasias (tiny, red "spider" veins), which appear in the corners of
the eyes or on the surface of the ears and cheeks soon after the onset of
ataxia.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Ataxia Telangiectasia Information Page: NINDS)
NINDS Ataxia Telangiectasia Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)
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.
Children with
A-T usually maintain normal or above normal intelligence.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Ataxia Telangiectasia Information Page: NINDS)
Ataxia Telangiectasia as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia, it is also important to consider Ataxia Telangiectasia as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Ataxia Telangiectasia may cause:
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Symptom statistics for Ataxia Telangiectasia:
The following are statistics from various sources
about the symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia or signs of Ataxia Telangiectasia:
- 70% of people with ataxia-telangiectasia develop a weakened immune system which often leads to respiratory disorders (Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society)
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Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Ataxia Telangiectasia may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
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