X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1

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X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1

Synonyms: CMT1X | CMTX1

X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 is a rare genetic peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy characterized by an X-linked dominant inheritance pattern and the childhood-onset (within the first decade in males) of progressive distal moderate to severe muscle weakness and atrophy in lower extremities and intrinsic hand muscles pes cavus bilateral foot drop reduced or absent tendon reflexes as well as mild to moderate sensory impairment in lower extremities. Females tend to have milder manifestations or may be asymptomatic. Sensorineural deafness and central nervous system involvement have also been reported.

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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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