Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome - Sanjay Manohar's Medical Browser
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."
Type item name:
Sanjay Manohar
2006