Autosomal recessive intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type C

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Autosomal recessive intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type C

Synonyms: RI-CMT type C

A rare subtype of autosomal recessive intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease characterized by childhood to adulthood-onset of progressive moderate to severe predominantly distal mostly lower limb muscle weakness and atrophy foot deformities (including pes cavus and hammer toes) absent deep tendon reflexes and distal sensory loss associated with decreased motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities and features of both demyelinating and axonal neuropathy on sural nerve biopsy.

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Advocacy Organizations

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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