Zur Klinik der Ataxia teleangiectatica (Louis-Bar-Syndrom)

Abstract

The ophthalmologist is able to confirm the clinical diagnosis by demonstrating the telangiectasia. Due to the increased disposition to malignant neoplasms regular check-ups should be performed.

Infantile HIV encephalopathy associated with cerebral and cerebellar telangiectases

“…Symptomatic and asymptomatic capillary telangiectases are most commonly found in the pons [ 15]. Multiple brain telangiectases are usually found in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia [ 14], and ataxia telangiectasia [ 20]. However, capillary telangiectases can also be induced by brain irradiation [ 6].…”