Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 with giant axons

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Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 with giant axons

Synonyms: Autosomal dominant hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type 2 with giant axons | CMT2 with giant axons | HMSN2 with giant axons

A rare subtype of axonal hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy characterized by distal muscle weakness and atrophy (principally of peroneal muscles) associated with distal sensory loss (tactile vibration) pes cavus present since infancy or childhood and axonal swelling with neurofilament accumulation on nerve biopsy. Other features may include hand muscle involvement hypo/arreflexia gait disturbances muscle cramps toe abnormalities and mild cardiomyopathy.

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Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation

Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which mission is to increase awareness and accurate diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and related inherited neuropathies, support patients and families with critical information to improve quality of life, and fund research that will lead to treatments and cures.

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