You are doing the initial assessment on a new patient admitted because he developed a growth on his face
The patient states that he has ataxia-telangiectasis. You know that this is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder with a defect in chromosome 11. Based on the patient's diagnosis what would you suspect?
A) He has developed an infection.
B) He has Bell's palsy.
C) He has a type of skin cancer.
D) He will need radiation treatments.
Ans: C
Feedback: Ataxia-telangiectasis is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder that arises because of a defect in chromosome 11. It is accompanied by an increased incidence of cancer. The cancer usually develops as a result of photosensitivity. The growth is not indicative of Bell's palsy. The need for radiation treatment will depend on a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan for skin cancer.
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