Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, Okinawa type

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Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, Okinawa type

Synonyms: HMSNP | Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, proximal type

Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy Okinawa type is a rare genetic axonal hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy characterized by the adult-onset of slowly progressive symmetric proximal dominant muscle weakness and atrophy painful muscle cramps fasciculations and distal sensory impairment mostly (but not exclusively) in individuals (and their descendents) from the Okinawa region in Japan. Absent deep tendon reflexes elevated creatine kinase levels and autosomal dominant inheritance are also characteristic.

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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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