Severe early-onset axonal neuropathy due to MFN2 deficiency
Synonyms: AR-CMT2, Ouvrier type | Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Ouvrier type | SEOAN due to MFN2 deficiency
Severe early-onset axonal neuropathy due to MFN2 deficiency is a rare axonal hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy characterized by early onset (<10 years) progressive distal muscle weakness and wasting of the lower limbs and later to a lesser extent the upper limbs resulting in foot and wrist drop areflexia skeletal deformities (kyphoscoliosis pes cavus with flattening joint contractures) mild sensory impairment with vibration sense reduced to a greater extent than pain optic atrophy and hearing loss. Wheelchair dependence by adolescence is usual and respiratory impairment with diaphragmatic paralysis may develop.
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COMBINEDBrain Inc
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
To develop drugs to treat or cure CMT and to help improve the quality of life for those living with CMT.
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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