Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome

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• Synonyms

  • Peroneal muscular atrophy
  • CMT
  • HMSN
  • Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
  • Hereditary sensory and motor neuropathy
  • HSMN

• Effects

  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Mainly motor neuropathy
  • Pes cavus
  • Claw toes
  • Foot drop
  • Stamping gait
  • Neuropathic ulcer
  • Scoliosis

• Parents

  • Autosomal dominant disorder

• Children

  • Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type I
  • Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type II
  • Dejerine-Sottas syndrome
  • Roussy-Levy syndrome

• Description

  • "A group of progressive disorders that affect peripheral nerves. Muscle wasting start from the intrinsic muscles of the feet. Gradually involve leg and lower thigh. Inverted champagne bottle appearance."