• ATM gene 11q, Gene product normally activates p53 when DNA damage
  • Autosomal Recessive, Heterozygotes 1.4% of population
  • Cerebellar degeneration (ataxia), Skin & eyes telangiectasia, Immunodeficiency, Chromosomal instability
  • Increase risk
    • Lymphoma
    • Leukaemia
    • Gastric
    • Pancreas
    • Breast
    • Ovarian
  • Prognosis
    • Life expectancy poor - age 25