Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4G

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4G

Synonyms: CMT4G | HMSNR | Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, Russe Type

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4G (CMT4G) is a subtype of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4 characterized by early childhood onset of progressive distal muscle weakness and atrophy delayed motor development prominent distal sensory impairment areflexia moderately reduced nerve conduction velocities and foot and hand deformities in Balkan (Russe) Gypsies.

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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.

Clinical Trials

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