Orphanet Rare Disease Ontology

Last uploaded: December 4, 2024
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Preferred Name

Ataxia-telangiectasia

Definitions
A rare autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to a DNA repair defect characterized by progressive neurological impairment with cerebellar syndrome, oculocutaneous telangiectasia, defects in B and T cell-mediated immunity, and increased susceptibility to malignancies (mainly lymphoid neoplasms). High sensitivity to ionizing radiation limits patient treatments.
Synonyms
Louis-Bar syndrome
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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