Synonyms: CMTDIE | Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease-nephropathy syndrome
A rare hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy disorder characterized by the typical CMT phenotype (slowly progressive distal muscle weakness and atrophy in upper and lower limbs distal sensory loss in extremities reduced or absent deep tendon reflexes and foot deformities) associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (manifesting with proteinuria and progression to end-stage renal disease). Mild or moderate sensorineural hearing loss may also be associated. Nerve biopsy reveals both axonal and demyelinating changes and nerve conduction velocities vary from the demyelinating to axonal range (typically between 25-50m/sec).
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Newly diagnosed with
Autosomal dominant intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type E?
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Advocacy Organizations
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
Our mission … to support the development of new treatments for CMT, to improve the quality of life for people with CMT, and, ultimately, to find a cure. Our vision … a world without CMT. CMTA was started by patients in 1986, and to this day is powered by a community of patients who are engaged in helping carry out and support our mission.
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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Clinical Trials
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