PMID: 3772410Oct 1, 1986Paper

Ataxia telangiectasia in identical twins: unusual features

Journal of Neurology
C M MeshramJ S Chopra

Abstract

The cases of identical twins with ataxia telangiectasia, early intellectual impairment and progressive spasticity are reported. Immunological tests revealed reduced levels of serum and salivary IgA, increased B cells, reduced T cells and raised alpha-fetoprotein. CT scan performed in one of the twins was normal. The pathogenesis of the spasticity is discussed.

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