Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 1

Progressive Ataxia in An 11 Year Child - A Case Report

  • Author:
  • Umesh G. Rajoor1,, Mohan D. Kashinakunti2
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 208 to 210

1Asst Prof, Dept. of Medicine, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka

2Assco Prof, Dept of Medicine, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka

*Corresponding author: Umesh. G. Rajoor, Asst Prof, Dept. of Medicine, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad-09. Karnataka. Email: drumeshrajoor@gmail.com

Online published on 13 February, 2013.

Abstract

Ataxia Telangiectasia is a primary immunodeficiency disease which affects a number of different organs in the body. It is characterized by ataxia, telangiectasia of the eyes and skin, a variable immunodeficiency involving both cellular and humoral immune responses and a predisposition to cancer. Here we present a case of ataxia telangiectasia in an 11 yearr child who presented with progressive ataxia.

Keywords

Ataxia Telangiectasia, Humoral Immunity, Immunodeficiency