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Home :: Family Health :: Tay Sachs Disease Tay Sachs Disease - Tay Sachs Disease symptom, treatment, causesTelangiectasias are abnormally dilated blood vessels associated with a number of diseases. They may occur in rosacea, in certain systemic diseases ( ataxia-telangiectasia , scleroderma) , or in long-term therapy with topical fluorinated corticosteroids; most cases are idiopathic (of unknown cause). Telangiectasia may also occur as a component of inherited disorders, including ataxia-telangiectasia and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. They can develop anywhere on the body but commonly on the face around the nose, cheeks, and chin. They can also develop on the legs, specifically on the upper thigh, below the knee joint, and around the ankles. These are actually developmental abnormalities but can closely mimic the behaviour of benign vascular neoplasms. They may be composed of abnormal aggregations of arterioles , capillaries , or venules. Chronic treatment with topical corticosteroids may lead to telangiectasia. Ataxia-telangiectasia is a rare inherited disorder of childhood that affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems. The first signs of ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) usually appear in the second year of life as a lack of balance and slurred speech. The hallmarks of A-T are ataxia (lack of muscle control) and telangiectasias (tiny, red "spider" veins), which appear in the corners of the eyes or on the surface of the ears and cheeks soon after the onset of ataxia. Individuals with A-T are predisposed to leukemia and lymphoma and are extremely sensitive to radiation exposure. Many individuals with A-T have weakened immune systems which makes them susceptible to recurrent respiratory infections. Other features of the disease may include mild diabetes mellitus, premature graying of the hair, difficulty swallowing which causes choking and/or drooling and slowed growth. Children with A-T usually maintain normal or above normal intelligence. Causes of TelangiectasiaThe common Causes of Telangiectasia :
Symptoms of TelangiectasiaSome common Symptoms of Telangiectasia :
Treatment of Telangiectasia
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