National Center for Advancing and Translational Sciences Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, a program of the National Center for Advancing and Translational Sciences

Cerebellar ataxia ectodermal dysplasia



Other Names:
Ectodermal dysplasia and cerebellar ataxia; Cerebellar ataxia - ectodermal dysplasia; Cerebellar ataxia-ectodermal dysplasia syndrome
Categories:

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
orphanet

Orpha Number: 1174

Definition
Cereballar ataxia - ectodermal dysplasia is a very rare disease, characterized by hypodontia and sparse hair in combination with cerebellar ataxia and normal intelligence. Imaging demonstrates a cerebellar atrophy.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.
Last updated: 10/1/2013

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Showing of 16 |
Medical Terms Other Names
Learn More:
HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Ataxia 0001251
Fine hair
Fine hair shaft
Fine hair texture
Thin hair shaft
Thin hair texture
[ more ]
0002213
Gait disturbance
Abnormal gait
Abnormal walk
Impaired gait
[ more ]
0001288
Hypodontia
Failure of development of between one and six teeth
0000668
Microdontia
Decreased width of tooth
0000691
Sparse hair 0008070
Triangular face
Face with broad temples and narrow chin
Triangular facial shape
[ more ]
0000325
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Broad forehead
Increased width of the forehead
Wide forehead
[ more ]
0000337
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testes
Undescended testis
[ more ]
0000028
Inguinal hernia 0000023
Neurological speech impairment
Speech disorder
Speech impairment
Speech impediment
[ more ]
0002167
Pes cavus
High-arched foot
0001761
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Agenesis of permanent teeth
Failure of development of permanent teeth
Missing teeth
[ more ]
0006349
Alopecia
Hair loss
0001596
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Ectodermal dysplasia 0000968
Showing of 16 |
Last updated: 7/1/2020

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.

Patient Registry

  • Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford (CoRDS) hosts a specific registry for patients with ataxia in partnership with the National Ataxia Foundation. The goal of the CoRDS registry is to connect as many patients and researchers as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS registry is free for patients to enroll and for researchers to access.
  • A registry supports research by collecting of information about patients that share something in common, such as being diagnosed with Cerebellar ataxia ectodermal dysplasia. The type of data collected can vary from registry to registry and is based on the goals and purpose of that registry. Some registries collect contact information while others collect more detailed medical information. Learn more about registries.

    Registries for Cerebellar ataxia ectodermal dysplasia:
    United States Immunodeficiency Network (USIDENT) Registry
     

Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease


These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

In-Depth Information

  • Medscape Reference provides information on ectodermal dysplasias. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free
  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Cerebellar ataxia ectodermal dysplasia. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

Questions sent to GARD may be posted here if the information could be helpful to others. We remove all identifying information when posting a question to protect your privacy. If you do not want your question posted, please let us know.