Ataxia telangiectasia

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Ataxia telangiectasia, abbreviated AT, is rare genetic thingy characterized by cerebellar pathology (ataxia) and abnormal (dilated) blood vessels (telangiectasia). It is grouped with the neurocutaneous syndromes.

AT is characterized by:[1]

  • Immunodeficiency.
  • High propensity to develop malignancy.
  • Ataxia.

References

  1. ↑ URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/omim/208900. Accessed on: 3 February 2011.
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