Ataxia - telangiectasia : Treatment & Expectations (Louis-Bar syndrome)

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Ataxia - telangiectasia

Alternate Names : Louis-Bar syndrome

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for ataxia-telangiectasia. Treatment is directed at specific symptoms.

Support Groups

Ataxia Telangiectasia Children's Project - www.atcp.org

National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) - www.ataxia.org

Prognosis (Expectations)

Early death is common, but life expectancy varies.

Because persons with this condition are very sensitive to radiation, they should never be given radiation therapy, and no unnecessary x-rays should be done.

Complications

Cancer such as lymphoma
Diabetes
Kyphosis
Progressive movement disorder that leads to wheelchair use
Scoliosis
Severe, recurrent lung infections

Calling Your Health Care Provider

Call your health care provider if your child develops symptoms of this disorder.

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Review Date : 8/26/2009
Reviewed By : Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Medical Genetics, Winston-Salem, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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